Convinced social media platforms are fueling a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth, public officials in New York announced new legislation Wednesday that would restrict algorithms that target young users. MORE: Amid what's being called a youth mental health crisis, is social media facing its own 'tobacco moment'? MORE: Social media could have a 'profound risk' on kids and teens, US surgeon general warnsBack in May, U.S. The surgeon general said that while we’re in the "middle of a youth mental health crisis" it’s important to identify possible causes. New York officials announce legislation linking mental health issues in teens to social media use originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News October 12, 2023 02:50 UTC