Impact Before Ban
What factors about social media causes mental health issues?
- Hate comments
- Harmful content
- Cyberbullying
What are the names of some social media platforms that are being banned?
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, Twitch, Reddit, and more
Name a downside about full banning
What is The Molly Rose Foundation?
A foundation supporting a girl named Molly Russell who took her own life out of influence from social media.
What can a one week social media detox do?
Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What are the results of hate comments?
It can cause body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, self hate, self harm, suicide, eating disorders, or other mental health problems.
What are some countries partaking in full banning?
Australia, Britain, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Name a downside for only having some rules or restrictions as opposed to a full ban.
Kids are still spending too much time on screens and social media.
What does Unplugged Canada want?
To delay smartphones for kids until the age of 14.
What can a two week social media detox do?
Reduce insomnia and increase attention spans.
How does social media impact your ability to become a drug addict?
People can contact you online to sell drugs/substances easily.
What are some countries only implementing a few regulations?
Canada, Spain, Japan, USA
What will be the political debate if governments choose not to ban social media?
Whether the government cares more about tech improvement/economy or public health.
Who is Natalie Boll?
She is a parent who created Tribela, a teen friendly social media alternative.
Why is it good to stay off social media?
You will be more active and improve your mental health.
How long did Gen Zs spend on average using their phones in May 2026?
6.5 hours.
What is a regulation Canada has set?
How could a full social media ban affect an economy negatively?
Usage will go down, which means less reported income, which means less taxes paid to the government.
What was Ezra Sholl's hobby that he was unable to pursue?
Basketball
Why can social media banning impact voting?
It can change opinions on the government or representative.
What is body dysmorphia?
A disorder where you do not like or are worried about your physical appearance.
What is a safe setting Japan has instilled?
Better age verification.
Name a university where one week social media detox studies took place.
University of Alberta, Harvard or Georgetown
Who is Julie Scelfo?
A journalist that founded Mothers Against Media Addiction.
Why is this information important to us as students?
This banning affects us as students and teens who could be banned from the social media some of us use every day.