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•Main topics AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence MAY 2023 Copyright © 2023 by the American Psychological Association. This material may be reproduced and distributed without permission for educational or research purposes with acknowledgment to the APA. It may not be translated or commercially reproduced without prior written permission from the publisher. For permission, contact APA Rights and Permissions, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002–4242. •Introduction Psychological scientists examine both the potential benefits and harms of social media use on adolescents’ social, educational, psychological, and neurological development. This is a rapidly evolving research area with implications for youth, parents, caregivers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and the tech industry, all sharing responsibility for adolescents’ well-being. Officials, including U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, have highlighted the importance of this issue and seek science-informed input. The recommendations below are based on current scientific evidence and related considerations. •Scope and Definitions These recommendations focus sp...