As we mark World Mental Health Day, established by the World Health Organization, it's impossible to ignore one of the biggest threats to youth mental well-being: social media. 📱
With platforms dominating young lives, the impact on mental health is staggering. A new BBC News piece reveals that more than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. The article highlights heart-wrenching stories of teens exposed to harmful content—reminding us that urgent action is needed.
At Global Child Forum, we recognise the urgency of this issue needs to be addressed. In June, we applauded the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy's call for placing tobacco-style warnings on social media platforms, but we firmly believe this isn’t enough. We’re calling for more than just warnings—we need real change in how social media platforms protect their youngest users.
It’s time for companies to step up and take responsibility for the mental health of their users. Here’s how:
☑️ Enhanced content moderation to actively filter harmful content.
☑️ Default safety settings tailored to children’s needs.
☑️ Access to mental health resources right where kids spend their time—online.
☑️ Transparency and accountability so that companies can be held to a higher standard.
Children’s mental health can’t wait.
Find out more solutions in our opinion piece:
Read the BBC article:
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