Freeing Our Children from the Harm of Social Media
Psychology Today | 07.05.2026 03:48
Recent lawsuits have confirmed what many of us have suspected—that social media is addictive and can cause anxiety and depression in young people. In March 2026, a California jury found Meta and Google liable for deliberately making apps, including Instagram and YouTube, addictive, undermining the mental health of children and teenagers (epic.org, 2026).
