Surgeon General Warns Social Media Poses "Meaningful Risk of Harm" to Adolescent Mental Health

Surgeon General issues advisory on the negative mental health impacts of social media on youth, especially adolescents.
Social media use is associated with increased rates of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts in teens.
Proposed solutions include tighter regulations, parent control and monitoring of social media use, limiting screen time, and educating youth on healthy technology use.
Experts recommend delaying social media access until the late teens and warn that social media can be highly addictive and alter brain development.
The path forward requires transparency, collective action, and a commitment to prioritizing youth mental health over tech company profits.