The rise of social media use and mental health struggles among adolescents have prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to suggest that social media sites should have warning labels. Supporters of this idea believe warnings may help parents better understand the risks of social media. On the other hand, experts recognize that some of the problems associated with social media are more complex than a simple warning label can solve. Listen to hear a psychologist’s perspective and then debate: Should social media sites have warning labels?
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AIR DATE: 06/20/2024