The Patriot Post ® · How Do We Measure the Harm of Social Media? In its early days, social media was used to share photos of our families, divulge important life updates, comment on each other’s random thoughts, and chat about local news or events that were relevant to our circle of acquaintances. Murthy contends that there are enough studies and measurable factors to link prolonged activity on social apps to the mental health crisis afflicting younger generations. We cannot undo the development of and access to social media — it’s a bell we can’t unring. However, parents should have immediate access to relevant data about the pros and cons of the apps their kids use.

Source: Washington Post June 20, 2024 10:38 UTC