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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to help local communities understand and address the mental health impacts of new technologies, specifically social media, on children. The amendment adds a new provision to the existing law, directing the CMHS to create a targeted approach for addressing how emerging digital technologies potentially affect children's psychological well-being. By focusing on local communities, the bill aims to provide resources and guidance that can help parents, educators, and community leaders better understand and mitigate potential negative mental health consequences of children's technology use. The bill is titled the "Protecting Young Minds Online Act" and represents a legislative effort to proactively respond to the growing concerns about the psychological effects of digital platforms and social media on young people's mental health.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5074/all-info