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Ep 168: Surgeon General Warning on Social Media: How Should Parents Respond?

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Impact of Social Media on Children's Mental Health

This chapter highlights the Surgeon General's warning on the negative effects of social media on teenagers' mental health, emphasizing the increased rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents in relation to social media use. It discusses the risks associated with excessive social media consumption, including body image issues, eating disorders, and the need for policy changes to protect young people from online harm. The chapter underlines the importance of parental involvement in managing children's social media use and the challenges parents face in navigating their children's internet activities.

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