New York Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Social Media Apps for Teens
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Updated · Bored Panda · Jun 20
New York Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Social Media Apps for Teens
2 articles · Updated · Bored Panda · Jun 20
Summary
New York enacted a law requiring major social media platforms to display mental health warning labels when using addictive features such as infinite scroll and autoplay.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the measure to alert teens and families to risks tied to heavy social media use, including anxiety, depression and compulsive behavior.
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other large platforms are covered if their apps use design features the law targets as potentially harmful to young users.
The labels are framed as a public-health measure comparable to warnings used on tobacco and other products, adding pressure for stronger youth protections online.