Health News Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help

Australia is first nation to ban social media for kids. Is the US next?

Starting Dec. 10, Australia will be the first country to ban social media for kids under 16. Here's why, and if it could ever happen in the U.S. Read More

Why Is Social Media Harmful to Children and Teens?

Social media platforms are everywhere, and most children and teens have access. Many indicators suggest social media use can harm children's mental health. What can parents do? Read More

Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'

More than 1 million social media accounts held by users under 16 are set to be deactivated in Australia in a divisive world-first ban that is being closely watched elsewhere. Read More

Should parents outside Australia adopt the country’s social media ban? Our kids may thank us later

Your children don’t need a ban on social media for teens under age 16 for you to remove their access to social media. We know it makes them less healthy and happy ... Read More

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

Australia’s social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10. Read More

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching ... Read More

Banning Social Media

More schools and governments are turning to tech bans to try to keep kids off screens. Do they work? By Natasha Singer I cover tech, teens and schools. Bullying. Sextortion. Body-shaming. Self-harm. Read More

Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban

Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook. Read More

Just one week off social media can improve young adults' mental health, study finds

A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults. Read More

America’s social media ban might be closer than you think

Around the world, governments are advancing strict age-verification requirements for social media, and the United States may not be far behind. A growing combination of international policy shifts and ... Read More