US Surgeon General warns social media may harm children and teens

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US Surgeon General warns social media may harm children and teens

US Surgeon General warns social media may harm children and teens

Newsy

Published 24 May 2023

ViewA new warning from the U.S. Surgeon General has sparked a lot of discussion.

Dr. Vivek Murthy says too much time on the internet has negative impacts on kids' and teens' mental health, including depression and anxiety, and is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take "immediate action" to protect their...

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