New report warns that social media needs to be made safer for kids. Here's how parents can set limits.
While the APA believes the burden should fall to tech companies and policy makers to make platforms safer for all users, the ...
US Surgeon General: It's crucial we do more to protect our kids from social media
The U.S. Surgeon General spoke with Register reporters about the youth mental health crisis. Here are the main takeaways from ...
EDITORIAL: Florida’s forced unfollowing with protect teens from social media addiction
Young kids and social media are a bad combination. That’s why it’s good to see Florida doing something about it.
Can kids safely navigate social media? Experts, litigation want to make it possible
Social media, with all its potential harms, can also be something that fosters healthy dialogue, fun and safe boundaries for ...
Opinion: Why 42 state attorneys general are fighting to hold social media platforms accountable
Frantz is a trial lawyer and a fellow and associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He lives in San Diego.
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In Iowa, U.S. surgeon general calls on Congress to protect kids from social media
Dr. Vivek Murthy has said the youth mental health crisis is the “defining public health issue of our time” and called on ...
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Social media stocks face mounting legal troubles
A new Florida law joins a raft of legislation that could increase risks for investors exposed to social media platforms ...
U.S. Surgeon General visits central Iowa, talks about mental health
Adolescents using social media for three or more hours a day face double the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms, he said ...
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EDTIORIAL: Florida’s forced unfollowing with protect teens from social media addiction
Many teens and younger children are addicted to their phones generally and social media sites specifically. Last May, Surgeon ...
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Can kids safely navigate social media? Experts, litigation want to make it possible
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy recently called for "immediate action" by tech companies and lawmakers to protect children on social media. The advisory, issued last spring ...
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US Surgeon General: It's crucial we do more to protect our kids from social media
Since he was confirmed as the 21st U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy has made ... Now, the average time on a social media platform is nearly five hours, Murthy said. “It’s really ...