Social Media Addiction: How it's rewiring your brain like a drug & what's at risk

On this episode of Street Soldiers, we're tackling the growing issue of social media addiction, a problem affecting millions of Americans. A widely-cited study found that roughly 10% of Americans, and more than double that for teens, are suffering from the debilitating effects of constant scrolling. Personal Injury Attorney Matthew Bregman, Patient Advocate Michelle Thomas, and Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Mina Meyerhoff dive into the hidden dangers of social media and why it's a real mental health problem. Brain Rewiring: Experts explain how social media is designed to retrain your brain to seek pleasure from the screen, much like an addiction. Unrealistic Standards: Patient advocates discuss how young people, especially women, are inundated with unrealistic beauty standards, which can lead to eating disorders and self-harm. The Cost of Safety: An attorney weighs in on why social media companies are not making their platforms safer, stating they could do so "with a flip of a switch" but are not because it would cost them money. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the risks facing kids and young adults today.