Canadian Medical Association Calls for Social Media Policies to “Heal Childhood”

Abstract The debate on social media bans for children is heated and ongoing, dividing researchers, clinicians, social media companies, and regulators. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Wendy Glauser reports on the Canadian Medical Association’s “Heal Childhood” campaign in support of more stringent social media safeguards for children and youth.

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Journal of Medical Internet Research
Published
2026-10-15
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https://doi.org/10.2196/113543
Primary Topic
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Canadian Medical Association Calls for Social Media Policies to “Heal Childhood”

Wendy Glauser
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Canadian Medical Association Calls for Social Media Policies to “Heal Childhood”

Wendy Glauser
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Abstract

Abstract The debate on social media bans for children is heated and ongoing, dividing researchers, clinicians, social media companies, and regulators. In this News and Perspectives article, JMIR Correspondent Wendy Glauser reports on the Canadian Medical Association’s “Heal Childhood” campaign in support of more stringent social media safeguards for children and youth.

Journal of Medical Internet ResearchVol. 28
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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