Recently, the World Health Organization declared that obsessive gamers suffer from an addiction called “video game disorder.” Some psychologists fired back, arguing this diagnosis ignores more serious mental health problems. San Francisco teenager Jiahao Chen wanted to know: are his friends just having fun playing Fortnite, or can zealous gaming really be an addiction?

Is It Us, Or Is It The Video Games?

How are teens and teachers using or abusing ChatGPT at school? How can youth empower themselves mentally to become effective and optimistic climate activists? How did one Bay Area high school cope with the fentanyl-lacing death of a senior? Why are teenagers so passionate about demonstrating and protesting but not voting, and what can we do to change that? 

San Francisco Bay Area teens tell their stories on these subjects, and more, on KALW Public Media’s award-winning tbh podcast.

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How are teens and teachers using or abusing ChatGPT at school? How can youth empower themselves mentally to become effective and optimistic climate activists? How did one Bay Area high school cope with the fentanyl-lacing death of a senior? Why are teenagers so passionate about demonstrating and protesting but not voting, and what can we do to change that? San Francisco Bay Area teens tell their stories on these subjects, and more, on KALW Public Media’s award-winning tbh podcast.

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Is It Us, Or Is It The Video Games?

Is It Us, Or Is It The Video Games?