State lawmakers are taking the most significant steps ever to rein in social media and a new poll shows Coloradans are in support of the move. The poll, commissioned by Healthier Colorado, found 82% of those surveyed believe social media has a negative impact on youth mental health, and 75% said they would support a new law to restrict it.
Melina Collier was just 11 years old when she saw the darker side of social media for the first time. She asked followers on Instagram to rate her likability. The feedback was not what she expected.
“It really did have an effect on me,” said Collier.
Six years later, Collier is pushing for a bill that would put guardrails on social media use, which the U.S. Surgeon General warns is contributing to a mental health crisis among kids.
Despite that, many, including Collier admit it’s addictive, “I feel like our world kind of revolves around it.”