New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in his State of the City address, declared social media a public health crisis hazard, citing its role in the growing youth mental health crisis. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, issued an advisory officially designating social media as a public health crisis hazard. The move highlights the detrimental impact of social media on youth mental health, including increased rates of hopelessness and suicidal ideation among high schoolers. New York City becomes the first major city to officially label social media use as a public health threat.
New York city officially designates social media as a public health crisis hazard.
