The Dangers of Social Media for Teenagers' Mental Health
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Social media presents a "profound risk of harm" for children and adolescents, according to an advisory from the US Surgeon General. While social media use could be innocuous or even helpful for teens to establish connections and gain information, it should not interfere with getting good sleep, doing schoolwork, engaging face to face with friends, or being helpful around the house or in the community. Parents and guardians should communicate their family's values when it comes to content and introduce social media slowly. It's also important to ask questions, practice safety with teens, and be aware of one's own social media use.
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