Resources on Social Media and Children’s Mental Health
It is crucial that we hold tech companies accountable for knowingly subjecting young users to addictive and harmful content.
We recently collaborated with Common Sense and Senator Nancy Skinner to organize a panel discussion exploring the effects of social media on children’s mental health.
To learn more about how you can support SB 287, a JFCS-supported bill addressing this vital issue, and to access further resources on the topics covered during our panel discussion, please visit the links provided below.
Support SB 287
- Email the Senate Appropriations Committee Before Their May Hearing
- Sign Common Sense Media’s Petition to All Members of the Legislature
Panelists
- Senator Nancy Skinner
- Danny Weiss, Common Sense Media
- Anna Lembke, MD
- Devorah Heitner, PhD, Sign up for Devorah’s Newsletter
Resources for Schools and Parents
Further Reading—Books
- Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
- Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner
- Growing Up in Public by Devorah Heitner (coming soon)
Further Reading—Articles
- “Why Is There So Much Momentum for Protecting Kids Online?”
- “Why are my friends hanging out without me? How to Deal with Feeling Left Out (Instagram Edition)”
- “Parenting Tweens in the Digital Age: 6 Strategies for Today’s World”
- “4 Conversations to Have with Older Kids and Teens About Their Screen Time Habits”
- “What Are Some Basic Gaming and Social Media Rules for Elementary Schoolers?”
- “How Can I Get My Kids to Put Down Their Phones?”
- “Smartphone Skills: Teaching Kids How to Add Contacts Carefully”
- “Does Instagram Hurt Kids? What Parents Can Do”
