The U.S. surgeon general officially warned that social media use poses “a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being” of young people.
May 23, 2023 –
Social media use is nearly universal among 13- to 17-year-olds, with one in three teens saying they use the platforms “almost constantly,” according to the“At this point, we do not have enough evidence to say with confidence that social media is sufficiently safe for our kids,” Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, toldMurthy called on policymakers and technology companies to fund more research and make social media safer.
The 25-page advisory summarizes recent research and says more is urgently needed to better understand the link between social media and the youth mental health crisis. Among its key points, the advisory said: Social media does have benefits, particularly in self-affirming ways for people who are members of marginalized groups.
Social media usage has been linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, self-harm, and poor sleep quality.It matters how long and how often youths use social media, and studies have shown limiting use results in health benefits.
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