US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy calls for social media warning labels on adolescent mental health risks, requiring Congressional approval.
US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, called for warning labels on social media platforms, advising parents that using these platforms may harm adolescents' mental health. This initiative would not be enacted unilaterally but requires Congressional approval, aiming to emphasize the potential risks of social media usage. Murthy compares the effects on children and teenagers as a public health risk akin to road fatalities or contaminated food.
June 17, 2024
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