Federal studies authorized on social media's impact on youth mental health
This Act authorizes the Comptroller General to conduct two federal studies regarding the impact of social media technologies on the mental and physical health of users under age 18. The studies aim to assess the relationship between social media use patterns and medical conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and suicidality. Reports on these studies will be submitted to Congress.
Key points
Short-term study: A report assessing the current impact of social media on minors' health must be submitted within one year of enactment.
Longitudinal study: A report on a cohort study tracking the long-term effects of social media use must be submitted within 10 years of enactment.
Funding: The Act appropriates a total of $21 million to the Comptroller General for fiscal year 2023 to carry out these studies.
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