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Some experts warning against a blanket ban for teenagers

Social media is 'well down the list' of factors impacting youth mental health, according to exper...

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08.30 20 Feb 2026


Some experts warning against a blanket ban for teenagers


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08.30 20 Feb 2026


Social media is 'well down the list' of factors impacting youth mental health, according to experts warning against a blanket ban for teenagers. Anton discusses this further with Dr Ruth Melia, Department of Clinical Psychology in University of Limerick. 


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