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Seattle Public Schools sues TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and others, seeking compensation for youth mental health crisis
A new lawsuit filed by Seattle Public Schools against TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Snap, Instagram, and their parent companies alleges that the social media giants have “successfully exploited the vulnerable brains of youth” for their own profit, using psychological tactics that have led to a mental health crisis in schools.
The suit, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle, seeks “the maximum statutory and civil penalties permitted by law,” making the case that the companies have violated Washington state’s public nuisance law.
Hundreds of families are pursuing similar cases against the companies, following revelations about the tactics used by Facebook, Instagram, and others to boost engagement among children and teenagers.
However, Seattle Public Schools appears to be the first school district in the country to file such a suit against the companies.
Three-year study suggests social media use could be changing kids’ brains
The novel research found more frequent checking of social media was linked with a greater sensitivity to social rewards
Film “Screenagers: Next Chapter” detailing technology’s impact on teen mental health to be screened Thursday in Billings
The film “Screenagers: Next Chapter” will be presented to parents, students and faculty to inform them of the science behind today’s teens’ emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and what can be done to help them manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
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