One book created panic about social media. But what if it’s bunkum?
Labor will push age-limit legislation for social media through despite the fact scientists and experts have said it won’t ...
Social media driving 'greatest destruction of human potential' since World War II, American author tells Australian summit
American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt tells a gathering of policymakers and parents that Australia should set an ...
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The First Amendment and the Social Media Dilemma
We have heard much lately from folks like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge regarding the harms of smartphones and social media. These include a rise in anxiety, suicidality, and depression among ...
Social media summit kicks off in Adelaide: Experts, politicians, teenagers to weigh in
A leading American psychologist has thanked Australian lawmakers for “cleaning up the mess that America made for the world” ...
‘America needs you to lead’: Australia leading the way on social media age limits
America needs Australia to lead the way on imposing age limits on social media to protect our kids, says the academic who has ...
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Unhealthy influencers? Social media and youth mental health
Adolescents are spending increasing amounts of time immersed in a digital world—checking messages on X, counting likes on ...
Exclusive: Prince Harry and ‘The Anxious Generation’ author talk social media and mental health
Prince Harry, long known for being an outspoken advocate on (especially men's) mental health issues, is currently focused on ...
Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'
Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US ...
Social Media: Hidden Havoc for children and teens
In order to develop effective social norms around social media, parents, schools and communities need to have a conversation ...
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SA Students to Learn Social Media Dangers
School students across South Australia will be taught about online safety and the dangers of social media, as part of ...
Seven words behind social media ban push
A state premier has revealed how his wife’s urging helped trigger a national conversation about social media and Aussie kids.