$2 million in federal funding will be dedicated to establishing the inaugural National Center of Excellence on Social Media and Mental Wellness, a new organization dedicated to helping children and young adults safely navigate social media with their mental health in mind.
The Department of Health and Human Services, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration all oversee the center. In addition to providing guidance and support for young social media users, the center will also study clinical interventions that may help prevent user risks.
“There are benefits to social media use, but there are clearly risks, too—especially when it comes to mental health,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “This new center will help our families better protect our children from lurking dangers. And it’s one more example of HHS’ commitment to strengthen mental health.” … Read the full article here.
