The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological ...

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

Obama spoke with social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt about his 2024 book, "The Anxious Generation," in which Haidt argues that extensive social media and smartphone use have harmful ...

So half of our kids’ consciousnesses, their lives, are owned by a few big social media companies. Here’s the other stat that I just learned last week: 40 percent.

Former first lady Michelle Obama urged parents to get “tougher” on their kids’ social media use during the Wednesday episode of her podcast, “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.” ...

‘Chilling effect on free speech’: Trump wants green card applicants already legally in the US to hand over social media profiles - USCIS said the vetting of social media accounts is necessary ...

Our kids are our most precious resource, and it’s time to take action to protect them in the social media world,” said state Sen. Tanya Storer, who plans to introduce the bill.

The bill puts a one-hour limit per social media platform for kids under 16 years old. Parents have the authority to adjust this limit.

The new social media restrictions won't take effect immediately. The law has a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2026. CBS 6 is committed to sharing community voices on this important topic.