The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency - and social media has emerged as an important contributor.
A surgeon general's warning label on social media platforms would state that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents, emphasizing the lack of proof of safety.
Teens spending over three hours daily on social media double their risk of anxiety and depression symptoms, with nearly half stating that social media negatively impacts body image.
Social media companies should be mandated to share health data with scientists and the public and allow independent safety audits, as their self-claims of product safety require substantial proof.
Murthy emphasizes the necessity for action beyond relying solely on social media platforms, noting that the issue has persisted for over 20 years without significant improvement.
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