The Texas Tribune on MSN3d
Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say
Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on ...
‘I’m just really concerned’: Mass. moves to ban cellphones in schools amid social media harm to kids
A group of Massachusetts state lawmakers and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have filed bills that would place restrictions ...
Ban under-16s from social media, says majority of public
There is support for banning under-16s from social media across the political spectrum, including by 79 per cent of ...
'Social media can be as harmful as cigarettes or alcohol - it's crazy we allow kids access'
Some 74% of people think under 16s should be restricted from making a social media account on TikTok while 71% believe the ...
Australia’s social media ban shows how extreme the technology debate has become – there’s a better way
The recent decision by the Australian government to introduce a ban on social media for under-16s has been received with both ...
The New Republic on MSN7d
Are Cell Phones Really Destroying Kids’ Mental Health?
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness has set off alarms and panic from local school ...
Science Daily8d
Recommendations for studying the impact of AI on young people's mental health
Experts highlight the need for a clear framework when it comes to AI research, given the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by children and adolescents using digital devices to access the ...
Opinion: Taking on Big Social Media — protecting kids, one bold move at a time
TikTok must be held accountable for creating a platform that not only permits but profits from harm to children. Utah leads ...
floridaphoenix4d
Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws
Ritika Shroff had the typical Gen Z experience with social media. At 13, she signed up for Instagram, then Snapchat. Later, ...
Opinion
The Manhattan Mercury3dOpinion
Editorial: TikTok lives on. So does its harmful effect on kids
TikTok went dark in the United States for a little while, but is now back online here thanks to a stay of execution from President Donald Trump. The newly inaugurated ...
The Lancet9d
From social media to artificial intelligence: improving research on digital harms in youth
In this Personal View, we critically evaluate the limitations and underlying challenges of existing research into the negative mental health consequences of internet-mediated technologies on young ...
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Michele Tafoya: Parents should tell kids that value doesn't come from social media likes
Podcast host Michele Tafoya discusses the impact of social media use on children as TikTok is restored on 'Making Money.' ...