Posted 1/2/2024, 11:39:00 PM
Utah Governor Spotlights Social Media's Toll on Youth Mental Health, Backs New Regulations
- Gov. Cox says social media is causing "terrible increases" in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among youth
- Points to research showing youth who spend over 3 hours a day on social media face double the mental health risks
- Utah has passed laws to regulate social media companies and protect children's data and limit addictive features
- Utah filed lawsuits against TikTok and Instagram alleging the platforms use tactics to maximize engagement that are harmful for kids
- Gov. Cox says regulating social media to protect kids is not a partisan issue and most people agree changes need to be made