Protecting Young Minds Online Act

This bill tells the federal mental health agency to create and carry out a plan to help local communities deal with how new tech—like social media—affects children’s mental health. The plan would be developed and shared so communities can use it to support kids and families facing online harms and stressors.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Children, families, schools, and local mental health programs.
• What changes: A national strategy will be developed and put into action to address tech’s impact on kids’ mental health, with practical help for communities.
• When: Would take effect if the bill becomes law.