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UK Youth Mental Health Crisis Fuels Urgent Tech Regulation Push

6/5/2025

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A rising tide of concern in the UK highlights the mental health crisis among youth, increasingly tied to smartphone use and tech monopolies. Alarming rates of self-harm and anxiety demand urgent government action, yet progress remains sluggish. Meanwhile, the US FTC pushes for regulations to combat harmful tech design, striving to shield children from predatory online spaces.

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Story summary

A rising tide of concern in the UK highlights the mental health crisis among youth, increasingly tied to smartphone use and tech monopolies. Alarming rates of self-harm and anxiety demand urgent government action, yet progress remains sluggish. Meanwhile, the US FTC pushes for regulations to combat harmful tech design, striving to shield children from predatory online spaces.