CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 'While social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that social media can also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents' according to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Dr. Salim Surani joined First Edition to explain how parents can take action to help their children properly navigate social media pitfalls.
For the full article issued by the Surgeon General's office, click here.
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