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Why are US states, school districts banning smartphones in schools?

Many experts around the world say smartphones pose a danger to children’s mental health, but does a ban work?

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024

No social media before 16, expert urges

No smartphones before high school is No. 1.

Fortune · Jun 26, 2024

Experts Debate Impact Of Social Media On Youth Mental Health

Research highlights the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, urging proactive interventions to safeguard well-being.

Top News · Jun 26, 2024

US Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence A 'Public Health Crisis'

The US surgeon general on Tuesday issued a landmark advisory declaring gun violence a "public health crisis" and calling for wide-ranging firearm controls that have historically met stiff political opposition.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence A Public Health Crisis

The U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis, urging immediate action to address the issue.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024

Top US doctor dismissed by Trump declares gun violence a public health emergency

Dr Vivek Murthy called on the U.S. to ban automatic rifles

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

We know social media bans are unlikely to work. So how can we keep young people safe online?

A war has erupted around young people’s use social media and it is messy. In the United States, surgeon general Vivek Murthy has recommended cigarette packet-like warnings for platforms like Instagram to remind teens and parents social media “has not proved safe”.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024

Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health

Amid growing concerns over the effects of social media on teen mental health, on June 17, 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for warning labels to be added to social media platforms, similar to surgeon general warnings on cigarettes and alcohol.

The Conversation · Jun 21, 2024

Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health?

This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the Surgeon General.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

It’s starting to look like using smartphones in schools will be the new smoking in the bathroom

Smartphone bans in schools, while hard to enforce, are meant to improve children’s mental health and focus in the classroom.

Fortune · Jun 20, 2024