https://www.scmp.com/rss/517612/feed Yolina Siu is a counsellor at the University of Hong Kong's Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention. With extensive experience in mental health training and counselling within schools and corporate settings, she is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association, upholding a commitment to mental wellness. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In an era where online interactions have become the norm alongside face-to-face conversations, a recent proposal by US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy for cautionary labels on social media platforms is a resounding call to action. The push sends an important message that we in Hong Kong and others must acknowledge. Social media is no longer just a playground for teenagers. It has become a central aspect of their social lives, and we see this trend in our city. Adolescents engage with social... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3267188/could-social-media-warning-labels-help-protect-hong-kong-youth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3267188/could-social-media-warning-labels-help-protect-hong-kong-youth?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jun 2024 01:30:10 +0000 During a US Senate hearing on January 31, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised to parents for the harm caused to their children by Facebook’s content. He expressed his regret by saying, “I’m sorry for everything you’ve been through” while parents held up photos of their children who had died following sexual exploitation or harassment on social media. Both Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta, have faced criticism for not effectively addressing the known harmful effects of social media... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/world/article/3251729/we-all-have-duty-ensure-our-teenagers-are-safe-online?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/world/article/3251729/we-all-have-duty-ensure-our-teenagers-are-safe-online?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:15:14 +0000