Surgeon General Pushes for Social Media Reforms to Protect Youth

New proposals include health warning labels, age verification, and banning algorithmic recommendations for minors.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for warning labels on social media to highlight mental health risks for adolescents.
Proposed reforms also include age verification and restrictions on algorithmic recommendations for users under 18.
Research indicates significant mental health issues linked to excessive social media use among teens.
Bipartisan legislative efforts face hurdles despite widespread agreement on the need for regulation.
Experts suggest combining warning labels with educational initiatives and stricter policies for effective impact.