Swiping at their own well-being: A psychologist,told us how kids' mental health takes a hit when they use smartphones

Smartphones and social media are making young people sick. That's according to clinical psychologist Dr. Simon Sherry, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. He's calling for the Atlantic Provinces to ban cell phones and social media in schools, to help improve students' health in and out of the classroom. Dr. Sherry. spoke with the CBC's Hillary Johnson.