(Undated) — Social media platforms are “not inherently suitable for youth,” say top psychologists, and tech companies and lawmakers need to do more to protect kids’ mental health. The American Psychological Association said Tuesday that endless scrolling and push notifications are particularly risky for young people whose brains are still developing. They’re not as capable of pulling back from addictive experiences. The report also said social media can affect school work and sleep. Social media companies like Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp say they’ve been working to protect children but the APA report says it’s not yet enough.
