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

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This report is about keeping kids safe online. It describes the risks and benefits of social media for children, like learning new things but also facing dangers like cyberbullying. It gives advice to parents on how to talk with their kids about using the internet safely. The text also suggests ways companies can make online spaces safer for young people by changing certain features and protecting privacy. Finally, it highlights the need for more research on how being online affects children's health and safety, encouraging collaboration among various stakeholders to protect youth well-being in digital environments.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

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

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

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Child Development; Child Health Services; Child Welfare; Health Promotion; Internet; Guideline Adherence; Social Media

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

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