How long should kids spend on social media?

Safe time limit guidelines to be drawn up to counter concern about impact on mental health

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Medical professionals have been ordered to draw up recommended guidelines for how long children and young people should spend on social media, in a bid to counter growing concerns about the impact of using such services on mental health.

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