28/08/2026
This week’s settlement between Meta and U.S. states includes platform updates that align with APA’s health advisory recommendations.
Psychological research has documented how social media features can interfere with young people’s sleep, academic focus, and ability to disengage.
This outcome is a meaningful step, but platform changes will take years to implement.
APA remains committed to ensuring those changes reflect the best available science on youth development.
Learn more: https://at.apa.org/lo6
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