New York City issues a public health advisory officially designating social media as an “environmental toxin”, blaming it for a youth mental health crisis
but NYC needs to go even further X: Mayor Eric Adams / @nycmayor : Social media companies are fueling a mental health crisis, especially for our young people. But we won't let Big Tech endanger our kids. @NYCHealthCommr Vasan is today issuing an advisory officially designating social media as an environmental toxin in New York City. #SOTC2024 [image] Mayor Eric Adams / @nycmayor : We're the first major American city to call out the dangers of social media like this. Just as past U.S. @Surgeon_General did with tobacco and guns, we're treating social media like other public health hazards and ensuring that tech companies take responsibility. #SOTC2024