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TikTok Bans 'SkinnyTok' to Protect Youth Mental Health

6/5/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard mental health, TikTok has banned searches for the hashtag “skinnytok,” notorious for promoting dangerous ideals of extreme thinness. While advocates like Tom Quinn from the charity Beat applaud this decision, they urge for more comprehensive actions. The trend's troubling influence on youth, especially in countries like France, highlights the urgent need for change.

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In a bold move to safeguard mental health, TikTok has banned searches for the hashtag “skinnytok,” notorious for promoting dangerous ideals of extreme thinness. While advocates like Tom Quinn from the charity Beat applaud this decision, they urge for more comprehensive actions. The trend's troubling influence on youth, especially in countries like France, highlights the urgent need for change.