Health News Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help

Ban Social Media for Teens?

Banning social media for teens sounds like a fix, but it’s not. Here’s why real solutions need to include more than bans to protect youth mental health. Read More

How social media can impact a child’s mental health, as Australia enacts ban

The ban’s rollout is being closely watched worldwide, as regulators in other countries consider similar restrictions. Read More

Ban social media for teens younger than 16

A growing international movement is forming in recognition of the need to do more. Australia’s ban on social media for under 16 went into effect Dec. 10 after years of warnings about youth mental ... Read More

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

Starting Dec. 10, Australia is the first country to ban social media for kids under 16. It's up to social media companies − including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Snapchat, YouTube and others ... 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

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

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

It’s August, and a show of hands in an auditorium filled with 300 students at All Saints Anglican School in Australia shows that few of the Grade 9 and 10 students sitting in plush red seats had heard ... Read More

Teen mental health gets better in NJ despite social media; here's how

Faced with a barrage of negative thoughts stirred through social media, here is what New Jersey teens are doing to improve their mental health. Read More

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ... Read More

Nearly two-thirds of American voters back social media ban for kids under 16, Fox News poll shows

Fox News poll reveals 64% of voters support banning social media for children under 16, with Republicans leading at 73% and Democrats at 58% approval. Read More