The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called for warning labels on social media platforms to address concerns about the mental health impact on young people. This proposal comes amid a broader debate on the effects of screen time and social media on children. Experts are divided on the issue, with some supporting the initiative as a necessary step to protect children, while others argue that there is insufficient evidence to conclude whether social media is definitively harmful or safe. Murthy highlighted the exposure of young people to sexual content, violent content, and bullying online. In a related move, the Los Angeles Unified School District, America's second-largest school district, has decided to ban the use of cell phones and social media platforms during the school day to mitigate potential harm to students' mental health, learning, and to combat cyberbullying. Meanwhile, New York City schools are facing confusion over inconsistent cell phone policies, prompting Gov. Hochul to consider a statewide ban.
Editorial: Heed surgeon general's warning. Place labels on social media. https://t.co/zsQzX7eG9p
This week, surgeon general #VivekMurthy proposed warning labels on #SocialMedia sites, while the nation’s second-largest school district, Los Angeles Unified, decided to ban the use of cellphones and social media platforms during the school day. https://t.co/U5UTbw6yHL
Florida schools are banning cellphones. What do teachers, students think? https://t.co/eS3wdeFW75
Opinion: A warning on social media for children is the very least we can do https://t.co/wiCBWamdyR
On today's episode of "The Daily," the U.S. surgeon general discusses his proposal to require social media platforms to include warning labels, like those that appear on tobacco and alcohol products. https://t.co/SxJOlP8tNF
The surgeon general called for a warning label on apps like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Four design firms imagine how it could look. https://t.co/pwRRmN2Liz
Opinion | 'An unfair fight': Surgeon general says parents need help with kids' social media use https://t.co/HCyDYXUAUf
School’s Out. Time for a Social Media Reset. The surgeon general wants more restrictions on social media to protect children’s health. Here’s how to help your kids cut down on screen time this summer. https://t.co/gGiMXuzHMY
NYC schools have a bunch of rules surrounding phones in class, and students, teachers and parents say they are confused and frustrated. Catch @the_zim on her reporting on the issue and why Gov. Hochul is mulling a statewide ban. https://t.co/01OQQNS9hn
Some child psychologists say the U.S. surgeon general’s call for social media warning labels is "moral panic." https://t.co/LdUYKzZZYK
'Our Children's Well-Being Is at Stake': Surgeon General's Smart Call for Social Media Warning Labels READ: https://t.co/oAjLNiNefj https://t.co/EeMTrnbbI4
New York City schools have a patchwork of rules surrounding phones in class, and students, teachers and parents say they are confused and frustrated. Catch @the_zim on her reporting on the issue and why Gov. Hochul is mulling a statewide ban. https://t.co/01OQQNS9hn
Magid: Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning Label is a bad idea https://t.co/2m6MKL9aT4
LISTEN NOW: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy paints a stark picture of the mental health crisis among young people and explains his call for warning labels on social media platforms. Listen and follow the @SquawkCNBC podcast here: https://t.co/gZaa8fjg8c https://t.co/QdxH8aWin2
School Board For America's 2nd Largest School District Votes To Ban Cell Phones https://t.co/jISH64vGLE
"Many young people are exposed to significant harm online. Whether it's sexual content, violent content or bullying...that collectively takes a toll," says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. He's calling for a warning label on social media platforms. https://t.co/r4uRkBJzog
Will the Surgeon General’s warning on social media make kids safer? https://t.co/2QEcWXNiQr
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants to add a warning label on social media. But experts say there isn't enough evidence to conclude that social media is safe, or unsafe. Read: https://t.co/RiCK7fhaFH https://t.co/AcjaalQHxn
The intersection of kids and screen time is causing quite a stir among parents, experts and even the US Surgeon General (who wants social media apps labeled) these days. https://t.co/CAvjsmTXw9 https://t.co/CAvjsmTXw9
Mobile phones are to be banned from schools in Los Angeles because of concerns that they harm children’s mental health, hinder learning and fuel cyberbullying ⬇️ https://t.co/6bw40wPaku