Social media and mental health: Who’s affected?
As public awareness grows regarding the connection between social media and mental health, several prominent social media companies are facing allegations of fostering a toxic environment for young users.
A federal judge has approved a lawsuit that targets some of the largest social media platforms, including Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram), Alphabet (Google and YouTube), ByteDance (TikTok), and Snap (Snapchat), accusing them of contributing to a mental health crisis among young people. The lawsuit alleges these platforms use manipulative algorithms and design features that lead to addiction, anxiety, depression and other serious mental health conditions.
If you or your child has suffered mental health issues potentially linked to using Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Snapchat, you may qualify to participate in this investigation.
Do you qualify?
You or your child may qualify if:
The impacted individual first used major social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat) before the age of 18.
The impacted individual is currently 25 years old or younger.
The individual uses social media more than three hours a day.
The impacted individual suffered from and received medical treatment for one or more of the following before the age of 21:
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating
- Self-harm, such as cutting
- Suicidal ideation
- Depression or anxiety
- Attempted suicide
- Suicide
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Social media and mental health
Social media use allows people to connect with others and entertain themselves, but research has shown that endless scrolling takes a toll on users’ mental health.
The lawsuit accuses these platforms of prioritizing user engagement and profit over safety, using algorithms designed to maximize screen time. These tactics allegedly create addictive behaviors, particularly among young users, while exposing users to harmful content that can exacerbate mental health issues.
What mental health conditions are linked to social media use?
Studies cited in the lawsuit highlight correlations between excessive use of social media and mental health conditions, including but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Sleep disturbances
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts and actions
Parents have also reported that their children experienced increased social isolation, bullying and pressures related to unrealistic body expectations while using these platforms.
The platforms that are under scrutiny
The social media and mental health class action lawsuit investigation names several major companies as defendants. These currently include the following:
- Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
- Alphabet (Google, YouTube)
- ByteDance (TikTok)
- Snap (Snapchat)
The lawsuit accuses these companies of deploying strategies that harm users’ mental health, in particular harming young adult and teenage users. If you feel that you or your child has been impacted by these practices, fill out the form on this page.
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