Season 4 Episode 2
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
With rates of mental illness rising among young people, Utah is on the forefront of the battle to protect kids and teens from the perceived harms of social media. But are these concerns rooted in science? We speak with experts across the spectrum about how being online is impacting the mental health of Utah's youngest generations.
Episode Clip
Social Media Lawsuit
A Utah teen says the content social media platforms presented to her pushed her into the depths of an eating disorder. She's now fighting back, trying to hold those companies accountable through the court system. We speak with her and her family about the emotional and physical toll the ordeal has taken.
Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics - Family Media Plan
American Psychological Association - Health Advisory
Medicaid - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Surgeon General Advisory
Utah Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH)
Utah Governor’s Office - Protecting Minors Online
Utah State Legislature - S.B. 152 Social Media Regulation Amendments