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Prince Harry says 'smartphones are stealing children's childhood' in warning

Prince Harry has issued a chilling warning about the impact of smartphones on children in a new video to highlight World Mental Health Day on October 10

Prince Harry has opened up about his worries regarding the impact of smartphones on today's youth during a chat with Jonathan Haidt, author of 'The Anxious Generation,' in observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10. In a video released by Fortune Well, the 40 year old Duke of Sussex kicked off their discussion by claiming that "in many cases, the smartphone is stealing young people's childhood," pointing out the increasing reliance children have on these devices. Jonathan concurred with Prince Harry's viewpoint and noted that post-1995 generations in English-speaking countries are entering puberty facing heightened levels of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts due to their smartphone use, as reported by PEOPLE.

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