Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry

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The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force (KOHS) report offers an overview of social media's impacts on the well-being, safety, and privacy of young individuals. It includes guidelines for parents and caregivers, recommendations for industry standards, a research plan, suggestions for future initiatives, and strategies to promote safer use of social media and online platforms among youth, including recommendations for government action.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Health Promotion; Internet; Guideline Adherence; Social Media

Institutions: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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