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How social media affects teens’ mental health, with Jacqueline Nesi, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Introduction

In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit anyone under age 18 from using social media without their parents' consent. Since January, at least a dozen school districts around the country have sued the companies behind social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Kim Mills: Is social media really causing a crisis in teen mental health or is it just one factor among many? What age, if any, is too young to use social media? How much should parents monitor their kids' social media use?

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