Directs the commissioner of mental health to create a public awareness campaign about the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age.

The bill mandates the commissioner of mental health to launch a public awareness campaign about the negative mental health impacts of social media and cell phone use on school-age children. The campaign will cover topics such as the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact on social skills development, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression, the amplification of peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts. It will also provide information on recognizing suicide risk factors and seeking suicide prevention assistance.

Directs the commissioner of mental health to create a public awareness campaign about the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age.

The bill mandates the commissioner of mental health to launch a public awareness campaign about the negative mental health impacts of social media and cell phone use on school-age children. The campaign will cover topics such as the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact on social skills development, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression, the amplification of peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts. It will also provide information on recognizing suicide risk factors and seeking suicide prevention assistance.