Governor Sanders releases initial plans to restrict phone, social media access for children

The book "The Anxious Generation" was a significant point of reference in Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders's letter issued to governors and legislatures today. In response to a nationwide issue that has young people gripped to their cellular devices, emerging data has been revealed as to how students are being impacted by content that officials say is causing suicide rates, self-harm, and depression in teenagers on the rise. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/news/local/governer-sanders-sends-out-letter-to-public-officials-about-youth-social-media-plan-katv-news-arkansas-anxiety-mental-health-crisis-depression-among-teens-insecurities-public-health-matter# ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living