Childhood Social Media Use Linked To Severe Mental Health Risks
Social Media companies knew that their algorithms were addictive - and failed to protect their youngest users.
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Increased Suicide Risk
According to the CDC as of 2023, the majority of U.S. high school students use social media several times a day. Those students who frequently used social media were more likely to experience bullying (both in person and online), experience feelings of hopelessness, and were also more likely to have seriously considered attempting suicide than compared to less frequent social media users.
Social media companies have known that their platforms are addictive, and have failed to keep their youngest and most vulnerable users safe. If you are a parent, and your child suffered mental or physical harm due to social media, Scroll For Change is here to help. Contact us today for a free, confidential case review.
Severe Mental Health Risks
Excessive social media use in children and teens has been linked to profoundly negative mental health outcomes, including:
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Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Suicidal Ideation
Body Dysmorphia
Eating Disorders
Social Media Addiction
Suicide Attempts and/or Death
A Winning Verdict
In a recent verdict, a California jury found both Meta and Youtube to be negligent in the case of a woman who developed depression and anxiety after compulsive social media use as a child. This win marks the first time a jury has held social media companies accountable for their addictive algorithms.
Social Media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube use algorithms to keep their users engaged, often for hours at a time. These algorithms employ addictive tactics that engage dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. High levels of screen time in children and teens has been linked to severe mental health complications, including anxiety, depression, body image disorders, and suicidal ideation.
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