Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health

The article discusses the belief that social media is harmful to youth and causing mental health issues, highlighting the phenomenon of moral panic. It argues that research evidence does not support the idea that social media is the primary cause of mental health problems, and suggests that other factors like fatherlessness rates and income inequality may be stronger predictors of teen suicide.

Surge in Suicide Rate in Natrona County, Wyoming

The suicide rate in Natrona County, Wyoming, has surged, becoming the fourth highest in the world. Coroner Jim Whipps is urging action after 12 people, mostly young adults, have taken their lives in the past four months.

Lawsuits against TikTok, Meta, and SnapChat for disrupting student learning

Several Canadian school boards are suing TikTok, Meta, and SnapChat for disrupting student learning and causing mental health issues. U.S. states are also suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming youth mental health. The school boards seek damages in excess of $2.9 billion for the disruption caused.