Debate over digital downtime: Mental health experts weigh under-16 social media ban

Debate over digital downtime: Mental health experts weigh under-16 social media ban

In light of the recent implementation of social media restrictions for under-16s, psychologists and mental health experts believe the measure may help protect young users but could also have ­unintended consequences. Countless reports and headlines in recent years have highlighted the potential harm that social media can cause to children and other young users (read…