Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis by Banning Cell Phones in SchoolsIn recent years, there has been an increase in the concern for the mental health of youth, as statistics show that 1 in 6 U.S. youth experience a mental health disorder in a given year.

Please read the files attached: Final Paper Overview and Background, and Policy Brief Instructions since this is a progressing assignment based on 2 initial assignments (Assignment#1 and #2 also attached). Samples are also attached.————– Main Topic: Addressing Youth Mental Health Crisis by Banning Cell Phones in SchoolsIn recent years, there has been an increase in the concern for the mental health of youth, as statistics show that 1 in 6 U.S. youth experience a mental health disorder in a given year. This is a troubling issue that has led experts to consider the potential negative impact of cell phone usage among youth. While cell phones have become a convenient and ubiquitous tool for communication, there are concerns about its overuse and its possible effects on anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying. In an effort to address this issue, some schools across the nation have taken the initiative to ban cell phone use during school hours. This action has sparked a debate on whether such bans are actually effective and necessary in promoting youth mental health. Proponents believe that by banning cell phones in schools, it can reduce the pressure to constantly be connected and decrease incidents of cyberbullying, as well as combat feelings of social comparison. However, opponents argue that this might not be the most effective solution and could potentially put students at risk in emergency situations. As the discussion continues, the Administration is seeking guidance on how to best prioritize federal policies that are feasible and can truly address this pressing matter, particularly given the recent Congress legislation surrounding TikTok. In doing so, it is important to carefully consider the potential effects of policies on youth mental health and to adopt a comprehensive approach in dealing with the issue. Resources to consider: -Khalaf AM, Alubied AA, Khalaf AM, Rifaey AA. The Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2023 Aug 5;15(8):e42990. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42990. PMID: 37671234; PMCID: PMC10476631. -Spiratos K, Ratanasiripong P. Problematic Smartphone Use Among High School Students. OJED. 2023 8;2:pg 76-88. https://www.ojed.org/index.php/JSARD/article/view/4893Links to an external site. -Abi-Jaoude E, Naylor KT, Pignatiello A. Smartphones, social media use and youth mental health. CMAJ. 2020 Feb 10;192(6):E136-E141. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.190434. PMID: 32041697; PMCID: PMC7012622. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7012622/Links to an external site. -The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory (2023). Social Media and Youth Mental Health. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdfLinks to an external site.

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