Young people could be put at risk of unintended harms if the government bans social media for those under 16, mental health organisations warn.
Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have come under fire for fuelling cyberbullying, body image issues and mental health concerns and profiting at the expense of young Australians.
But in a submission to a parliamentary committee on social media, mental health organisations ReachOut, Beyond Blue and the Black Dog Institute said teenagers often use social media to discover their identities, build connections and access wellbeing resources.
