Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren’t the answer

Oct 26, 2026 - 08:00 - 08:00  70
Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren’t the answer
About 20 countries are looking to ban minors from social media. But bans have not always worked as planned. Here are some other ideas to make platforms safer for kids.