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Congress, pass Protecting Kids Act to keep children safe from dangers of social media

It is thoughtfully crafted legislation that represents the best compromise to safeguard young peoples’ mental health, a former tech CEO writes. Minors don’t have the critical thinking skills to filter the truths and lies online.

Chicago Sun-Times

Curing America's loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

Curing America's loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

A national health advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on May 3, 2023, sheds light on the urgent public health issues of loneliness and isolation.

The Conversation

The Biden administration’s loss in social media ‘misinformation’ case is a win for free speech

The Biden administration’s loss in social media ‘misinformation’ case is a win for free speech

Even “verifiable misinformation” is protected by the First Amendment, which means the government has no business trying to suppress it.

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Critics of the Ruling Against Biden's Anti-'Misinformation' Crusade See No Threat to Freedom of Speech

The response to the decision illustrates the alarming erosion of bipartisan support for the First Amendment.

Social media could be as harmful to children as smoking or gambling – why is this allowed?

A consensus is emerging among experts that apps such as Snapchat are bad for children’s health, says Devi Sridhar, global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is

Deaths and injuries from guns in the U.S. have increased for years, mirroring the 1990s - the last time gun violence was considered an epidemic.

Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?

Instagram and Facebook's parent company Meta is adding new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms beginning Tuesday

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Loneliness is a public health crisis, comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day

Loneliness is a public health crisis, comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day

The mental and physical health consequences of loneliness are grave.

Smartphone dilemma is a trick question

Smartphone dilemma is a trick question

Eight, 11 or 13? Why scientists can't find an "right age" to give kids smartphones

As America grapples with a youth mental health crisis, states are locking down teens' social media

As America grapples with a youth mental health crisis, states are locking down teens' social media

American teens are in the grip of a mental health crisis, and one US state says the best way to protect them is to limit their access to social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

You don’t have to be alone to experience loneliness – and more friends isn’t the answer

You don’t have to be alone to experience loneliness – and more friends isn’t the answer

Recently described as a public health emergency, profound loneliness can affect anyone craving deeper connections

The Guardian - AU

Kids who use smartphones at a young age have worse mental health. Here's the best age to give them a phone

Kids who use smartphones at a young age have worse mental health. Here's the best age to give them a phone

You may want to hold off on buying your kid a smartphone.

Editorial: Major questions on minors: Research and regulation needed on child social media use

A new report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy outlines how often compulsive social media use by children and teens leads to a variety of negative health outcomes, including declining mental health, lack of sleep, exposure to harassment and other problems. As platforms like Instagram and TikTok become ubiquitous with…

Tribune News Service

Lisa Jarvis: If TikTok, SnapChat aren't harming kids they should prove it

The US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued a warning that social media could be harming our kids. His social media advisory is a welcome road map for what everyone — policymakers, tech companies, parents, kids and researchers — should be doing to better understand the impact of platforms like…

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The Surgeon General Exaggerates the Threat Social Media Poses to Kids

A new report calls for policy makers to take action when none is required.

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‘Growing evidence’ social media harms kids’ mental health, says Surgeon general

There is “growing evidence” that the use of social media by kids and adolescents could be detrimental to their mental health, according to the U.S. surgeon general.

The Independent UK

U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

‘Take action and protect our kids’: U.S. Surgeon General warns of social media risks

America's highest-ranking doctor has raised the alarm about social media's effects on children, which could have big consequences for companies like Meta and YouTube.

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Top US health official warns of social media’s risk to children

US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors’ use of social media websites.

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US surgeon general issues advisory on ‘profound’ risks of child social media use

Dr Vivek Murthy calls on tech companies and policymakers to take ‘immediate action’ to protect children’s mental health

The government already regulates children’s toys and medicines. New report hints social media could be next

“We do not have enough evidence to conclude that social media is, in fact, sufficiently safe for our kids.”

Social media can put young people in danger, U.S. surgeon general warns

Dr. Vivek Murthy says social media makes kids feel worse about themselves, and they can't get off of it. He says "we need safety standards for social media the way we have for cars, for car seats."

The Independent UK

The U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

The Independent UK

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

US Surgeon General warns there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and calls on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take ‘immediate action to protect kids now’

Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning there's not enough information to conclude social media is kid safe.

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