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‘Social media bans are likely to make things worse’: psychologist Candice Odgers on kids, tech and mental health
Psychologist Candice Odgers argues that banning teenagers from social media may not improve online safety and could obscure factors affecting adolescent mental health, including Covid-19 and caregivers’ health. She highlights sextortion and misinformation risks while opposing the removal of adults from the internet.