On May 23rd, the United States Surgeon General issued an advisory about the dangers of social media. The advisory warned that social media poses “a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”
In today’s episode, Melanie and Dr. Stacey unpack the details of the advisory and offer advice to parents.
References & Links
Full Report: "Social Media and Youth Mental Health" - The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory
Press Release: "Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health"
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