Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns rampant social media use imperils mental health of teens, adolescents
There is “reason to be concerned” about the potential harm social media inflicts on young Americans, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in an advisory that adds to mounting alarm over the constant and near-universal use of online platforms among teenagers and adolescents.said there are some benefits to social media for teens and adolescents, including self-expression and a sense of connection among LGBTQ people or those with disabilities.
Dr. Murthy said the stakes are high because 95% of teenagers report using social media, and more than a third of the teen group say they use it “almost constantly.” Also, 40% of those ages 8 to 12 report using social media. “Using social media is not inherently beneficial or harmful to young people,” the APA advisory said. “Adolescents’ lives online both reflect and impact their offline lives. In most cases, the effects of social media are dependent on adolescents’ own personal and psychological characteristics and social circumstances.”
The advisory called on tech companies to design platforms that adhere to age limits and protect children’s privacy. It also said the companies should share with independent researchers any data on the societal impacts of their platforms.
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