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San Diego Sues Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health

2/7/2025

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San Diego County is taking a stand against social media giants like Facebook and TikTok, filing a lawsuit to combat a growing youth mental health crisis. With Rady Children's Hospital witnessing a staggering 500% rise in behavioral health ER visits in the last ten years, the county aims to secure funding for vital mental health services and push for reforms to reduce the addictive nature of these platforms.

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San Diego County is taking a stand against social media giants like Facebook and TikTok, filing a lawsuit to combat a growing youth mental health crisis. With Rady Children's Hospital witnessing a staggering 500% rise in behavioral health ER visits in the last ten years, the county aims to secure funding for vital mental health services and push for reforms to reduce the addictive nature of these platforms.