Health Check Podcast: Youths can take charge of their social media use; how parents can help
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He thus issued a call for not just families and young people, but policymakers, technology companies, and researchers to gain a better understanding of the full impact of social media use, maximise the benefits and minimize the harms of social media platforms, and create safer, healthier online environments to protect children.
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