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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks agoActivists gather at Meta London HQ to protest dangerous' social media firms
Young people protested outside Meta's London headquarters demanding a four percent tax on tech company UK revenue to fund mental health services and community-led social media platforms.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks agoBereaved parents accuse Starmer of lacking courage over social media ban for children
Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism from bereaved parents for not voting on a social media ban for under-16s, with 22 parents of teenagers who died by suicide urging decisive government action.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months agoSocial media ban for under-16s could push young people to less regulated sites, Oireachtas committee hears
Age-based bans on major social media risk pushing young people to less-regulated platforms, failing to prevent harm while removing online social connection.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks agoActivists gather at Meta London HQ to protest dangerous' social media firms
Young people protested outside Meta's London headquarters demanding a four percent tax on tech company UK revenue to fund mental health services and community-led social media platforms.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks agoBereaved parents accuse Starmer of lacking courage over social media ban for children
Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism from bereaved parents for not voting on a social media ban for under-16s, with 22 parents of teenagers who died by suicide urging decisive government action.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 weeks agoHappiness ranking 2026: What unhappy people have in common as English-speaking countries are shut out of the top 10
Nordic countries dominate global happiness rankings, while English-speaking nations have declined, with social media overuse identified as a major factor in reduced life satisfaction among young people.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoInstagram worse for mental health than WhatsApp, global study finds
Algorithm-driven social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health more than connection-focused platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, with moderate use of one hour or less daily proving optimal.
#social-media-litigation
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoIG is a drug': jury to deliberate as US trial over social media addiction wraps up
A jury trial concluded examining whether Meta and YouTube designed addictive platforms causing mental health harm in young people, with the jury beginning deliberations to determine negligence and causation.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoInstagram tracked growing usage while targeting teens, lawyers argue | TechCrunch
Instagram's daily usage increased from 40 to 46 minutes per day between 2023 and 2026, with executives tracking time-spent milestones as a key metric in a lawsuit alleging social media platforms caused youth mental health issues.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoIG is a drug': jury to deliberate as US trial over social media addiction wraps up
A jury trial concluded examining whether Meta and YouTube designed addictive platforms causing mental health harm in young people, with the jury beginning deliberations to determine negligence and causation.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoInstagram tracked growing usage while targeting teens, lawyers argue | TechCrunch
Instagram's daily usage increased from 40 to 46 minutes per day between 2023 and 2026, with executives tracking time-spent milestones as a key metric in a lawsuit alleging social media platforms caused youth mental health issues.
#social-media-liability
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
4 weeks agoBig tech has defeated everything for 30 years, but for the first time faces something it can't control: a jury | Fortune
A landmark Los Angeles trial tests whether social media platform design features can create product liability for mental health harms in young users, potentially reshaping Big Tech regulation globally.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
4 weeks agoBig tech has defeated everything for 30 years, but for the first time faces something it can't control: a jury | Fortune
A landmark Los Angeles trial tests whether social media platform design features can create product liability for mental health harms in young users, potentially reshaping Big Tech regulation globally.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month agoCalls to Ontario's gambling helpline up 317% after privatization of online betting: study | CBC News
Young men's contacts to Ontario's mental health helpline for gambling problems increased over 300% after private online gambling was legalized, indicating a significant rise in gambling-related mental health concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoKids Today: Thoughts From Research, Practice, and the Classroom
Each generation faces unique challenges; today's youth deserve recognition for their perspectives rather than dismissal, as evidenced by clinical research, therapeutic practice, and educational settings.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month agoBeatriz Martinez, psychiatrist: In a few years, letting children be glued to screens will be seen in the same light as dipping their pacifier in alcohol'
Early unrestricted smartphone and social network access worsens minors' mental health; legislation, parental training, and lifelong digital education are required.
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWhen Legalization Meets Reality
In early February, Canadian researchers reported that rates of severe mental illness among young people have risen alongside increased access to high-potency cannabis (Callaghan, et al., 2022). Around the same time, a new book, A Killing in Cannabis (Kohn, 2024), revisited a 2019 California murder and highlighted how violence tied to the marijuana trade has persisted even after legalization. On February 9, 2024, an opinion piece from the New York Times editorial board
Mental health
Tech industry
fromBenzinga
1 month agoMark Zuckerberg Reveals He Consulted Apple's Tim Cook On Teen Social Media Safety, Hails Free Expression In Court Testimony - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
Mark Zuckerberg discussed youth safety with Tim Cook and defended Meta's Instagram design choices amid a lawsuit alleging addictive features harmed teenagers.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago2026 Spark Prize spotlight: The B.R.O. Experience Foundation redefines brotherhood for young men in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation provides a healing, supportive space for young Black and Brown boys in Brooklyn to develop emotional growth, brotherhood, and personal resilience.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
1 month agoOpinion: Shifting from Punitive Discipline to Preventative Care in NYC Public Schools
Underinvestment in youth mental and behavioral healthcare drives school behavioral incidents leading to NYPD involvement, punitive measures, and racial disparities for New York City students.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months agoA kids' guide to phone-free fun, from the author of 'The Anxious Generation'
Haidt's arguments and approach have been challenged by critics, many of whom point out that causation is not correlation, that his work ignores the many other potential factors at play affecting mental health. Yet, The Anxious Generation has undeniably had a significant impact. Haidt is leading, in his own terms, a "movement," which we have already seen translate into legislation in many states around the U.S. limiting the use of phones in schools.
Mental health
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