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<p>The Government recognises that social media can be a force for good, supporting
education and helping people make positive connections with other people. However,
as with most innovations, the Government is committed to taking action to ensure the
risks of social media, particularly on the mental health of young people.</p><p> </p><p>On
7 February, the United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers published their independent
systematic map of evidence on screen and social media use in children and young people.
They also published advice for parents and carers, giving tips on how to have a healthy
balance with screen time. This is based on evidence around activities that are important
for healthy child development such as sleep, exercise and education.</p><p> </p><p>We
want the UK to be the safest place to be online. The Government wants to work with
internet and social media providers to achieve this, and we are clear we will take
tougher action were needed. The Department of Health and Social Care has been working
closely alongside colleagues at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
on their upcoming Online Harms White Paper. This White Paper will set out a range
of legislative and non-legislative measures detailing how the Government will tackle
online harms and set clear responsibilities for tech companies to keep UK citizens
safe.</p>
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