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Meta and YouTube made addictive products that harmed young people, US jury finds in landmark trial

The jury agreed with the 20-year-old plaintiff, who testified at trial that she became addicted to social media as a child and that this addiction exacerbated her mental health struggles.

Euronews

I’m a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful?

A new ruling valuably highlights the ways social media can damage very young users. But has it really ruined my whole generation, asks freelance writer Isabel Brooks

The Guardian - UK

Internet Divided Over Meta-Google Verdict for Teen Depression: 'Why Blame Social Media For Bad Parenting?'

A California jury has found Meta and Google negligent in a case involving a young user's mental health, sparking a debate on tech companies' responsibility.

International Business Times UK

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex say 'floodgates are open' for legal cases against tech giants after landmark social media addiction ruling

Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed a woman’s mental health, a court has ruled

Evening Standard

More People Are Getting Access to Quality Addiction Treatment Than Ever Before. Here's What's Changed.

For years, the conversation around addiction in North America has been dominated by grim statistics. Overdose deaths. Waitlists. Underfunded programs.

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Ever Wonder Why Cats Adore Boxes?

You spent money on a cute new bed for your cat. Plush. Gussied up. Likely expensive. You arrive home with a flourish of "Ta-da!" and lay it out, envisioning your cat snuggling up inside like a miniature croissant. But nope. Your cat walks right past the plush dream-bed and jumps…

Times Pets

Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube

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Jury finds Meta, YouTube 'negligent' in trial over addictive social media

Meta, YouTube trial over addictive social media apps led to each being found guilty of "negligence."

Android Central

Woman says her toxic pastor stepfather showed up at her tattoo studio then she recorded everything, costing him his job: ‘I feel bonded with bestie’

Everyone has at least one traumatic story that leaves a lasting impact on their life. For TikTok user @sydneytattoos, it was when she was seven years old, and her mother got back together with a former boyfriend who was a pastor after a divorce. While love is usually a cause…

The Mary Sue

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real—and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment

A Los Angeles jury’s decision that addictive app design caused a young woman’s mental health crisis could force Big Tech to confront what parents, doctors, and users have warned about for years.

Fortune

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services

The Independent UK

Why emotional resilience should be at the heart of climate change education

The mental health effects of climate change are receiving growing attention, including how children and young people are uniquely affected. Supporting young people to build and sustain good mental health and wellbeing, and to feel prepared for life and work in an uncertain world, has never been more urgent. However,…

The Conversation

25-Year Old Woman Dies After Reportedly Being Denied Hospital Admission Despite Suicidal Thoughts

A 25-year-old tragically died by suicide after being turned away from hospital care, raising concerns on mental health service accessibility in the UK

International Business Times UK

89 Philosophy Memes That Won’t Cure Your Existential Dread But Can At Least Make You Chuckle

Whether it’s full-on existential dread or just late-night overthinking, philosophy memes are basically the internet’s way of making big ideas a little easier… and a lot funnier. These aren’t your usual lighthearted jokes or cat memes. Instead, they tap into the stuff we all quietly think about — the meaning…

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People missing out on improving their lives due to financial exclusion, MPs told

The scale of the problem is ‘really large’, the Treasury Committee heard.

Reason

Grant of Mental Health Pretrial Diversion for Man Accused of Attempted Murder Reversed

The man "was just released from a psychiatric facility when he thereafter failed to take his medications and committed the crimes that are the subject of this appeal."

Euronews

Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health, US jury decides in landmark ruling

Meta engaged in "unconscionable" trade practices that unfairly took advantage of the vulnerabilities and inexperiences of children, according to a US jury.

The Independent UK

As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions

The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta

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Need to parent differently now your kid’s a teen or tween? 5 techniques that actually work

As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household.

Times Pets

Feathers and Freshness Keep Your Bird Healthy Always

Spring whispers in feathers and blossoms Birds are not just pretty creatures fluttering in cages or perching on shoulders. They are intelligent, emotional, and physically delicate beings that require attentive care. Their health depends not only on veterinary visits but also on the daily decisions you make especially what you…

The Independent UK

Landmark ruling finds Meta’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health

Jurors found there were thousands of violations, each counting separately toward a penalty of $375m

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“Living A Nightmare”: ‘Bridgerton’ Actress Shows The Impact Her Mental Health Had On Her Body

Ruby Barker played Marina Thompson, a cousin of the Featheringtons, in Netflix's hit period drama.

We Got This Covered

A young boy is dead, and newly surfaced mental health evidence has left those who were supposed to protect him scrambling for answers

Josiah Michael Dwinell had only just turned 13.

The Independent UK

‘Shameless cruelty’: Father held under indefinite jail term for stealing phone faces being sent back to prison

Exclusive: Devastated relatives say Thomas White, who has served 14 years stealing a mobile phone, has been told he is going back to prison without a release date

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AI Chatbots Boost Mental Health but Hurt Real Bonds, Study Says

The rise of emotionally intelligent AI chatbots is quietly reshaping how people cope with loneliness, anxiety and emotional distress. But a new study reveals a striking contradiction: while these AI companions can make you feel better, they may also be pulling you away from real human relationships. The research highlights…

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