- In a Washington Post OpEd, US Surgeon General Dr.
- Vivek H.
- Murthy raises concerns over the potential harms of social media on youth mental health.
- Noting we lack evidence that social media is “sufficiently safe” for youth, Murthy highlights the risk of harm to mental health from exposure to extreme content, cyberbullying and excessive use.
- Studies show that 95% of American teens use social media for 3.5 hours (avg) everyday.
- Murthy urges policymakers to establish age-appropriate standards and technology companies to design protections.
