QLD Chief Health Officer recommends new social media measures to help improve mental wellbeing amongst young people

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Queensland's Chief Health Officer is calling on parents to delay their children's use of social media until they're at least 14 years old. Blaming it for what he's calling a self-harm epidemic among young people. WARNING: If this story has raised concerns for you, you can call the below for help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Headspace on 1800 650 890