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Philippine Mental Health Group: Blanket Social Media Ban Won’t Ensure Youth Safety

Philippine Mental Health Group: Blanket Social Media Ban Won’t Ensure Youth Safety

The Philippine Mental Health Association argued that prohibiting social media for those under 18 would not prevent youth violence, including school shootings. The group urged comprehensive approaches that address mental health, digital literacy, and risk factors instead of broad bans.

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‘Socmed blanket ban not solution to youth safety’