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Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren’t the answer

<name>Ari Lightman, Professor of Digital Media and Marketing, Carnegie Mellon University</name> <foaf:homepage rdf:resource="https://theconversation.com/profiles/ari-lightman-887183"/>· 16 octobre 2026

Countries are banning social media in hopes of helping with the youth mental health crisis. Anna Barclay/Getty Images News via Getty Images The year 2026 has been an expensive one for social media platforms. Since March, YouTube and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, have settled o…

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Social media lawsuits

In 2026, social media platforms faced significant financial consequences through lawsuits.

YouTube and Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, paid over US$17 billion in settlements or payouts.

These lawsuits accused the companies of negligence, deliberately designing platforms to hook children, and misleading the public about safety and privacy.

The legal actions suggest a growing public and governmental perception that social media platforms may be responsible for harming young users.

This shift in viewpoint could lead to more lawsuits against these companies in the future.

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