The social media ban may come as a relief for many parents/carers who have been concerned about its impacts on their children and young people. 

However, many young people will feel upset, worried or angry about these changes. This includes both young people who will be impacted by the ban (those under 16 years) and those not impacted (over 16) due to the sense of this being imposed or ‘done to’ them. 

This is a great time to open up a conversation with your young people about their thoughts and feelings regarding social media. We have some time before the changes come into effect, so the opportunity is there to connect and discuss this with your young person, hear their point of view and for them to bring you into their online world.

• For more information for families and carers on the social media ban please visit here 

• For young people who may be affected or want to know more about the ban, please visit the link here  

• To read headspace CEO, Jason Trethowan's statement on the social media ban please visit this link