Utah is launching a public information campaign 'unmasking' the threat social media use may pose to teenagers, and Gov. Spencer Cox promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future.
"unmasking" the threat social media use may pose to teenagers, and Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future.from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy have tied social media use to declines in mental health for teens, and Cox said there is a "causal link" between the two.
"We care about our kids in Utah, and I know that's true across the nation. This is a huge issue that continues to grow," the governor said while unveiling the campaign at the state Capitol on Thursday. "This is not a conservative issue, it's not a liberal issue. It's an American issue. It's a parent issue.
"This campaign is going to help our parents understand what's behind these masks that these kids are wearing," said Aimee Winder Newton, senior adviser to the governor and director of the Office of Families. "We need parents to understand that this is something that their kids are struggling with," she continued. "But the biggest thing that we want, too, is to emphasize human connection. You see, at the end of the video, the parent taking the phone putting their arm around the child. We want to emphasize human connection as a piece of that, that we all should do a better job putting our phones down and connecting with each other.
The state will begin airing two 30-second TV spots to highlight the dangers of social media for parents, with more information available at
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