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REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:

1. Sidoti, Michelle Faverio and Olivia. “ Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024.” Pew Research Center blog), December 12, 2024. https://www.pewresearch. org/internet/ 2024/12/12/teens-social-media-andtechnology- 2024/.

2. U.S. Surgeon General’ s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health ( 2023). https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/ reports- and-publications/ youth-mental- health/social-media/index.html

3. Riehm KE, Feder KA, Tormohlen KN, Crum RM, Young AS, Green KM, Pacek LR, La Flair LN, Mojtabai R.

Associations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth.” JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 Dec 1;76(12):1266-1273. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry. 2019.2325. https:// pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6739732/

4. Lissak, Gadi. “Adverse Physiological and Psychological Effects of Screen Time on Children and Adolescents:

Literature Review and Case Study.” Environmental Research 164 (July 2018): 149–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres. 2018.01.015.

5. Twenge, Jean. iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy-- and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood-- and What That Means for the Rest of Us. (2017).

6. Haidt, Jonathan. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. ( 2024).

7. Muppalla, Sudheer Kumar, Sravya Vuppalapati, Apeksha Reddy Pulliahgaru, and Himabindu Sreenivasulu.

Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management.” Cureus 15, no. 6 (June 2023): e40608. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus. 40608.

8. American Psychological Association, " Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence" ( 2023). https://www.apa.org/topics/ social-media-internet/health-advisory- adolescent- social-media-use

9. Wait Until 8th. “Wait Until 8th.” Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.waituntil8th.org."Wait Until 8th" Campaign, www.waituntil8th. org.

10. Scofield, Sydnee. “ Wake County school board joins lawsuit against social media giants.” ABC 11 News, February 20, 2024. Accessed March 20, 2025. https://abc11.com/social-media-lawsuit- wake-county- schoolsboard-of-education/ 14450653/

11. Screen-Free Week. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://screenfree. org/about/

12.“ NC Senate Bill 55, Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.” NC General Assembly. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/ 2025/S55

13.“ Social Media and Children 2024 Legislation.” National Conference of State Legislatures. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncsl.org/technology- and-communication/ social-media-and-children- 2024-legislation.

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Orange County Board of Health Champions Youth Mental Health with Resolution on Screen Time HILLSBOROUGH, NC ( April 29, 2025) — In recognition of growing concerns over the effects of excessive screen time and social media use on youth mental health, the Orange County Board of Health unanimously approved a resolution aimed at promoting healthier screen habits among children and adolescents.

Timed to coincide with Screen- Free Week ( May 5–11, 2025), a national celebration that encourages children, families, schools, and communities to enjoy life beyond screens, the resolution highlights the urgent need for local action. Research cited in the resolution, including findings from the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association, underscores the association between excessive screen use and rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges among youth.

The Orange County Board of Health calls on families, schools, and community organizations to promote balanced technology use and encourages participation in Screen- Free Week activities. The resolution also urges policymakers to support education, advocacy, and community initiatives that help children develop healthier relationships with digital technology. To read the full resolution, visit the Board of Health’ s webpage.

Dr. Amy Fowler, pediatrician, member of the Orange County Board of Health, and Board of County Commissioners emphasized the importance of the resolution: “ Many kids I see are spending too much time on screens and it is taking time away from more productive activities like sleep, outdoor play, and engagement with friends and family. As we see screen time increase, we are also seeing its impacts on mental health.”
Orange County residents are invited to take part in Screen- Free Week events and activities. For more information about Screen- Free Week, visit screenfree. org.

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Laguna Beach Unified School District
Board of Education Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time WHEREAS , the Board of Education of Laguna Beach Unified School District is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and academic success of all students; and
WHEREAS , research indicates that excessive computer screen time may negatively impact student health, including sleep, vision, attention, and social-emotional well-being, while balanced and purposeful technology use can enhance learning and engagement; and
WHEREAS , the district recognizes that technology is an essential tool for 21st-century learning, but that such use must be developmentally appropriate, intentional, and aligned with instructional best practices; and
WHEREAS , teachers, staff, parents, and students have expressed interest in strategies that provide a healthy balance between digital learning and non-screen activities such as reading, writing, discussion, collaboration, hands-on projects, physical movement, and creative expression; and
WHEREAS , the district is committed to fostering an environment that develops responsible digital citizens and models healthy technology habits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Laguna Beach Unified School District supports district efforts to:

1. Review and monitor classroom practices and curricular expectations to ensure that student screen time is optimized for learning and minimized where unnecessary.

2. Develop districtwide guidelines for age-appropriate, instructional use of technology that balance screen-based and non-screen-based learning activities.

3. Provide professional development for teachers and staff on effective strategies to balance technology integration with non-digital instructional practices.

4. Collect and analyze data on student screen time across grade levels and subjects to guide decision-making.

5. Collaborate with families to promote healthy screen use at home and at school.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Board directs the Superintendent to report annually on district progress toward optimizing student screen time, including successes, challenges, and next steps.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board on September 11, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Members:

NOES: Members:

ABSENT: Members:

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Dee Perry
LBUSD Board President

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, according to a recent survey one-third of all teens report being online and using social media platforms "almost constantly";1 and
WHEREAS, a 2023 U.S. Surgeon General' s Advisory warned that while social media may offer benefits, there is growing evidence of risks to youth mental health including anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of sleep;2 and WHEREAS, studies have found correlations between time spent on social media and mental health including one study that found risk of anxiety and depression doubled in youth that spent more than three hours daily on social media;3 and WHEREAS, adolescence represents a critical time in the brain development and studies have reported social media may result in addictive behavior, decreased attention span, and lower test scores;4,5,6 and WHEREAS, growing reports suggest social media can expose youth to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and heavily edited comparisons that can lead to eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and suicidal ideation; 6 and WHEREAS, evidence-based strategies toreduce the risks of social media include implementing device-free school policies, setting screen-time limits at home, avoiding screens before bedtime, and educating families about the psychological effects of social media;6 ,7,8 and
WHEREAS, time spent on social media and screens decreases time for exercise, sleep, in-person time with friends, and other activities that are thought to improve mental health and healthy social development ( for youth and adults).2,3 •4 ,5 ,6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this 26th day of March 2025, that we the Orange County Board of Health:

1. Recognize social media use among youth as a significant public health concern and mental health risk.

2. Recommend parents and caregivers establish screen-time limits for their children/teens, particularly restricting device use on school nights and before bedtime, to promote healthy sleep habits.

3. Urge parents to consider delaying getting their children smartphones and exploring pledges with other parents like the "Wait Until 8th" initiative.9

4. Encourage parents and young people to explore the resources listed below to further understand the impact of digital technology on youth development.

5. Support "Away for the Day" policies in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools that restrict personal device use during school hours to support focus and well-being.

6. Suggest Orange County school districts or the county explore joining ongoing class action lawsuits against social media companies, withthe goals offunding additional mental health services for youth and/or requiring social media companies to improve their age verification and parental controls.10

7. Support the countywide adoption of "Screen-Free Week" during May 5-11, 2025, as observed by Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools and encourage parents and children of the county to participate.11

8. Support statewide legislation, such as Senate Bill 55, that would join NC with other states in requiring school districts to have policies around use of cellphones during the day and nationwide legislation that would require social media companies to have more effective age/parental consent verification.12, 13

9. Support educational efforts that inform families, schools, and policymakers about the risks of social media use and the importance of digital wellness.

Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc
Chair, Orange County Board of Health Orange County Health Director 919 245 2405 > 300 West Tryon Street > Hillsborough, NC 27278 > orangecountync. gov

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