Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans as Europe hardens attitude against 'addictive,' 'harmful' technology platforms

MADRID, Feb 3 — Spain and Greece on Tuesday proposed bans on social media use by teenagers, marking a hardening of attitudes by European nations against technology platforms they say are designed to be addictive and which can expose children to harmful content.

Nonprofit Social And Earned Media: Walking Hand In Hand For Impact

Having meaningful, impactful, compelling, digestible and results-driven storytelling on all of your active social media channels is imperative to reaching your audiences.

Social media is boosting mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts among teens, particularly in girls

Mixed anxiety-depressive disorders (MADD) and suicidal thoughts, online bullying, poorer self-esteem, alcohol, cannabis and psychoactive substance use… social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to.
Startups.co.uk

Could “kidults” cushion the impact of a social media ban on online stores?

The Government consultations on a social media ban for under-16s could impact ecommerce, but the growing “kidult” market could be a lifeline.
Wesleyan University

How Young People Shape and Are Shaped by Social Media

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Editorial: Check on your children amid social media's impact on public discourse

WITH PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER DAN GEROUS. SOCIAL MEDIA HAS INVADED ALMOST EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES. AND I’LL SAY IT RIGHT HERE AT THE TOP, IT’S NOT ALL BAD. THINK OF THE NEW RECIPES YOU’VE TRIED, THE OFF THE BEATEN PATH DESTINATIONS YOU’VE ...