US Surgeon General Offers, Social Media Tips For Teens.
'TIME' reports that the United States surgeon general,
Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called for "immediate action" to shield
the mental health of kids and adolescents on social media.
Our children and adolescents
don’t have the luxury of waiting
years until we know the full extent
of social media’s impact. Their childhoods
and development are happening now, Dr. Vivek Murthy, United States surgeon general, via 'Time'.
Our children and adolescents
don’t have the luxury of waiting
years until we know the full extent
of social media’s impact. Their childhoods
and development are happening now, Dr. Vivek Murthy, United States surgeon general, via 'Time'.
Here are some things that Dr. Murthy
recommends to help protect young people
from the potential impact of social media. .
1. Ask for help, Reach out to a trusted friend or adult
if you or someone you know is being
negatively impacted by social media.
2. Develop boundaries, Creating boundaries can take many different
forms that include prioritizing unplugged
interactions and connecting with people in person.
Ideas for boundaries include device-free mealtimes
and in-person gatherings, or limiting use of devices
one hour before bedtime to help get better sleep.
3. Approach sharing with caution, Before you post something online,
remember that what you post is often
public and can be stored permanently .
4. Harassment or abuse
should not be a secret, You deserve help and support. Reaching out
to someone you trust can include a friend,
family member, counselor or teacher. .
Anyone experiencing cyberbullying should visit
stopbullying.gov for advice on how to report it. .
For anyone experiencing online harassment
or abuse by a romantic partner should reach out
to Love is Respect to receive expert support