California Proposes First-in-Nation Mental Health Warning Labels for Social Media

California lawmakers aim to introduce mandatory mental health warning labels on social media sites to protect youth from online harms.

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TikTok, Instagram, and others could be forced to add mental health warning labels in California

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California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites

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Calif. to Consider Mental Health Warnings on Social Media Sites

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California is on track to become the first U.S. state requiring mental health warning labels on social media. Launched by Attorney General Rob Bonta, the bill is driven by concerns that social media platforms contribute to the worsening mental health crisis among young people. With bipartisan support, this legislation seeks to enhance online safety, but faces potential First Amendment challenges from tech industry advocates. Lawmakers emphasize the need for protective measures amid rising youth social media usage and related mental health issues, reflecting the state's ongoing commitment to regulating tech for child safety.

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