mental health
Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health
Technology
February 21, 2026
Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health
Los Angeles — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday testified before a jury for the first time about accusations that…
Lawyers argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial
Technology
February 10, 2026
Lawyers argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial
Los Angeles — Lawyers for a now-20-year-old woman argued that addictive features harmed her mental health as opening statements began…
Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?
World
December 10, 2025
Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?
Sydney, Australia — For parents and campaigners who’ve long argued that incessant scrolling is damaging young minds, the start of…
What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out
Technology
December 3, 2025
What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out
Brisbane, Australia — It’s August, and a show of hands in an auditorium filled with 300 students at All Saints…
Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk
Technology
December 1, 2025
Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaches parents, students and teachers how to manage…
Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms
Technology
November 26, 2025
Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms
New York — Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know exactly how addictive their platforms can be to teens. And they…
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
Technology
October 12, 2025
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online…
Seven foods that can cause memory loss
Food
October 7, 2025
Seven foods that can cause memory loss
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in maintaining brain health and vital functions. Just as there are foods that enhance concentration…
More families sue Character.AI developer, alleging app played a role in teens’ suicide and suicide attempt
Technology
September 17, 2025
More families sue Character.AI developer, alleging app played a role in teens’ suicide and suicide attempt
The families of three minors are suing Character Technologies, Inc., the developer of Character.AI, alleging that their children died by…
FTC investigating AI ‘companion’ chatbots amid growing concern about harm to kids
Technology
September 13, 2025
FTC investigating AI ‘companion’ chatbots amid growing concern about harm to kids
New York — EDITOR’S NOTE: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or…