New Jersey and Rutgers University are partnering for a research center that studies the impact of social media.
“Research has linked social media to depression and anxiety, fatigue and trouble sleeping, poor body image and disordered eating,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill said in a statement. “This new center will be an invaluable tool to help us better understand how technology is affecting our children, and more importantly, turn research into real solutions to protect our kids, support our families and address the ongoing youth mental health crisis.”