<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The US Surgeon General issued an advisory on the impact of social media on young people's mental health, highlighting the risks associated with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.</li><li>The advisory recognizes the benefits of social media but warns about symptoms of depression and anxiety, potential addictive properties, and exposure to harmful content, such as self-harm or eating disorder videos.</li><li>Parents are urged to create a family media plan, educate kids about digital technology impacts, and model responsible online behavior to help protect their children from cyberbullying and predatory behavior.</li><li>The Surgeon General's advisory empowers parents to take action to address the mental health risks posed by excessive social media use among youth and make the internet safer for children.</li></ul>

Parents: What You Should Know About the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media

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