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Social Media addiction among children: Landmark US lawsuit renews concerns over mental health
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Social media addiction among teenagers has taken a worrying turn. In a recent lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, a 19-year-old and her mother have accused the tech giants of knowingly harming children’s mental health. Firstpost spoke to a psychologist to understand the deeper implications.
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