Expert Prainsack on Social Media Companies: "Same Strategies as the Tobacco Industry"

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Social media addiction and psychological problems often go hand in hand. Political scientist Barbara Prainsack and international researchers urgently demand measures

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Working with a large data set shows the risk of social media at a young age. The researchers recommend internationally coordinated countermeasures. Political scientist Barbara Prainsack: Age limits are a "important piece of the puzzle",

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Depression, sleep problems, obesity: A large Lancet series of studies once again highlights the serious consequences of intensive social media use in children and adolescents. Co-author Barbara Prainsack from the University of Vienna demands stricter rules – and nevertheless sees blanket bans as critical.

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Age limits for social media are not enough: Researchers call for comprehensive and internationally coordinated regulation of digital platforms in the journal "The Lancet". A large meta-analysis shows clear risks for the mental health and sleep of young people.