Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Says Age Restriction For Social Media Should Be Raised
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy shared concerns over children thirteen and under using social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Twitter. Murthy and other top scientists cite disturbing mental health trends among young Americans to bolster their claim. In an interview with Axios, Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University and expert on youth social media usage, said “there is a substantial link to depression, and that link tends to be stronger among girls.” Murthy is recommending mandating higher age restrictions and other guard rails, comparing such regulations t...