In a landmark legal action, 41 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have sued Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, accusing it of knowingly harming teenagers through addictive platform designs. The lawsuits claim Meta prioritized growth and profits over the mental health of young users. This legal battle draws a strong parallel […]
In a significant advisory, the U.S. Surgeon General has raised concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. With up to 95% of teens aged 13–17 using social media platforms, and over a third engaging with them “almost constantly,” the advisory highlights the urgency of addressing this issue. […]
A recent study led by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Columbia School of Nursing has found a strong link between excessive screen time and mental health issues in children. The study analyzed data from over 5,000 children, aged 9 and 10, as part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study — the […]
