Debate Intensifies Over Proposed Social Media Warning Labels

U.S. Surgeon General's call for warnings on mental health risks faces constitutional scrutiny and mixed expert opinions.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy suggests warning labels on social media to highlight mental health risks for adolescents.
Supporters argue labels could lead to better parental awareness and regulatory reforms, including age verification and school phone bans.
Critics cite lack of direct causal evidence linking social media to mental health issues and potential First Amendment violations.
Studies show mixed impacts of social media, with some benefits for marginalized youth and varying effects based on individual circumstances.
Constitutional experts question if mandated warnings could survive legal challenges given their implications on free speech rights.