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San Diego Sues Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health

2/9/2025

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San Diego County is taking a stand against major social media giants like Facebook and TikTok, filing a lawsuit that highlights their addictive designs as detrimental to youth mental health. The county seeks financial compensation for mental health services and calls for reform of these manipulative features, echoing a growing national alarm over the mental well-being of young people.

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San Diego County is taking a stand against major social media giants like Facebook and TikTok, filing a lawsuit that highlights their addictive designs as detrimental to youth mental health. The county seeks financial compensation for mental health services and calls for reform of these manipulative features, echoing a growing national alarm over the mental well-being of young people.