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To whom it may concern <br /> <br />Studies show social media leads to an elevated risk of depression and suicide as <br />Stewart noted, “nearly a third of our young people age 14-24 have considered <br />suicide and have discussed how they would commit suicide with a friend.” <br /> <br />Stewart’s proposal would only apply to new accounts. Additionally, social media <br />platforms would be required to verify a new users age and would be legally liable <br />if they don’t. <br /> <br />Stewart says parents want their kids off social media, but worry they will be <br />socially isolated and ostracized if they are the only ones. That’s why he says the <br />ban needs to be nationwide. <br />Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Cr <br /> <br />Califorina Democratic Congressman Lou Correa is open to the idea. <br /> “There’s very few checks and balances, so this is an area we need to look at,” <br />Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said. <br /> <br />https://www.news10.com/news/republican-congressman-calls-for-nationwide- <br />social-media-ban-for-kids-teens/ <br /> <br />2 <br />