Europe Takes Step Toward Banning Social Media for Kids A recent report by child psychologist Dr. Jörg M. Fegert and epidemiologist Dr.
Maria Melchior has shed light on the devastating effects of social media on European children's mental health.
The study reveals a stark picture: four to six hours a day spent scrolling through platforms like TikTok and Instagram can lead to sleep problems, concentration issues, depression, anxiety, and socio emotional development issues in almost 60 percent of kids.