What platforms are included in the age-restricted social media law?
What are the social media age restrictions?
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What’s the impact of social media on mental health?
Social media has the potential to affect how people feel about themselves, sometimes causing stress. It can make us worry that we’re “missing out” if we’re not online, serve content people don’t want to see and hook people into scrolling even when they want to stop.
Social media can also help young people feel connected and part of something. It can be a space for expressing creativity and exploring identity, relieving boredom, or finding mental health information and support. Losing access might be emotionally tough for young people and their families.