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WHO declares loneliness a ‘global public health concern’

The World Health Organization has launched an international commission on loneliness, which can be as bad for people’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Loneliness can be deadly. Just one visit a month with family and friends can help reduce the risk

A new study shows the high health cost of social isolation.

Fortune · Nov 15, 2023

WHO launches ‘first global initiative to tackle the epidemic of loneliness,’ with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy as co-chair

“For too long loneliness has existed behind the shadows, unseen and under-appreciated,” draining communities of their wellbeing, Murthy said. “Now we have an opportunity to change that."

Fortune · Nov 15, 2023

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The US is facing a loneliness ‘epidemic’. Can art help reverse the trend?

Physician and Harvard professor Jeremy Nobel believes art can help foster connections in a time of increasing isolation.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

Meta is being sued by a majority of U.S. states for allegedly fueling the national youth mental health crisis. Parents don't have to wait for a verdict to intervene

Adolescents who spend more time on social media have an increased risk of symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Fortune · Oct 24, 2023

SCOTUS Will Decide When the Government's Social Media Meddling Violates the First Amendment

The justices agreed to consider whether the Biden administration's efforts to suppress online "misinformation" were unconstitutional.

Reason · Oct 22, 2023

Could group solo holidays help combat the loneliness epidemic?

What is it about travel that solidifies friendships? If you’re stuck in a rut and struggling to make meaningful connections, a lucky-dip trip with a bunch of strangers could be the answer, says Lucy Thackray

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

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The 5th Circuit Agrees That Federal Officials Unconstitutionally 'Coerced' or 'Encouraged' Online Censorship

The appeals court narrowed a preliminary injunction against such meddling but confirmed the threat that it poses to freedom of speech.

Reason · Sep 11, 2023

Protect children from dangers of the internet with Kids Online Safety Act

Social media can bring us closer together and help us communicate. But for kids, unchecked use can have a negative impact.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

We are “50% human and 50% technology,” and it's fueling an American health crisis

You hate to hear it, but we are lonelier than ever.

Fortune · Aug 11, 2023

Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media if Senate Republicans get their way

Children in Georgia would need their parents' permission to create social media accounts if some top Republicans in the state get their way next year

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

New national legislation targets U.S. loneliness crisis: 'It’s irresponsible for policymakers to continue ignoring this epidemic'

The National Strategy for Social Connection Act would implement national guidelines for socialization.

Fortune · Jul 19, 2023

Congress, pass Protecting Kids Act to keep children safe from dangers of social media

It is thoughtfully crafted legislation that represents the best compromise to safeguard young peoples’ mental health, a former tech CEO writes. Minors don’t have the critical thinking skills to filter the truths and lies online.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023

Curing America's loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

A national health advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on May 3, 2023, sheds light on the urgent public health issues of loneliness and isolation.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023

The Biden administration’s loss in social media ‘misinformation’ case is a win for free speech

Even “verifiable misinformation” is protected by the First Amendment, which means the government has no business trying to suppress it.

Reason · Jul 12, 2023

Critics of the Ruling Against Biden's Anti-'Misinformation' Crusade See No Threat to Freedom of Speech

The response to the decision illustrates the alarming erosion of bipartisan support for the First Amendment.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

Social media could be as harmful to children as smoking or gambling – why is this allowed?

A consensus is emerging among experts that apps such as Snapchat are bad for children’s health, says Devi Sridhar, global public health at the University of Edinburgh

WEKU · Jun 29, 2023

Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is

Deaths and injuries from guns in the U.S. have increased for years, mirroring the 1990s - the last time gun violence was considered an epidemic.

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The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?

Instagram and Facebook's parent company Meta is adding new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms beginning Tuesday

Fortune · Jun 15, 2023

Loneliness is a public health crisis, comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day

The mental and physical health consequences of loneliness are grave.

Salon · Jun 7, 2023

Smartphone dilemma is a trick question

Eight, 11 or 13? Why scientists can't find an "right age" to give kids smartphones

ABC News · Jun 3, 2023

As America grapples with a youth mental health crisis, states are locking down teens' social media

American teens are in the grip of a mental health crisis, and one US state says the best way to protect them is to limit their access to social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2023

You don’t have to be alone to experience loneliness – and more friends isn’t the answer

Recently described as a public health emergency, profound loneliness can affect anyone craving deeper connections

Fortune · May 26, 2023

Kids who use smartphones at a young age have worse mental health. Here's the best age to give them a phone

You may want to hold off on buying your kid a smartphone.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Editorial: Major questions on minors: Research and regulation needed on child social media use

A new report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy outlines how often compulsive social media use by children and teens leads to a variety of negative health outcomes, including declining mental health, lack of sleep, exposure to harassment and other problems. As platforms like Instagram and TikTok become ubiquitous with…

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