What Research Actually Says about Social Media and Kids’ Health
The Washington Post June 18, 2024
Filed in: Technology
Even as the surgeon general recommends warning labels for parents and kids about social media, there is still debate about whether or to what extent technology may be negative for youth. NSCA member Candice Odgers is cited in this overview of what research tells us about social media and youth mental health.
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