(Undated) — Social media platforms are “not inherently suitable for youth,” say top psychologists, and tech companies and lawmakers need to do more to protect kids’ mental health.
The American Psychological Association said Tuesday that endless scrolling and push notifications are particularly risky for young people whose brains are still developing.
That’s one mom who recently talked about social media’s impact on her kids on the TODAY show.
The report also said social media can affect schoolwork and sleep. Social media companies like Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp say they’ve been working to protect children but the APA report says it’s not yet enough.
