A growing body of evidence highlights the detrimental effects of social media on mental health, particularly among young people, prompting calls for regulation. In New York, local leaders are implementing measures such as banning cell phones in schools, while Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted the SAFE For Kids Act to address addictive social media use. Nationally, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Senate have taken steps toward enhancing safety for youth online, including potential warning labels for social media platforms. Meanwhile, communities in Massachusetts are reporting increased anxiety linked to social media, with North Adams leading in online searches for deactivation, indicating widespread concern. On a different note, the pandemic has significantly boosted golf's popularity, attributed in part to social media's role in making the sport more accessible and relatable. Additionally, a new campaign in Ireland aims to address the mental health crisis among youth, advocating for stricter online regulations to combat issues like body shaming and online predation.