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Mother Advocates Social Media Age Ban Amid Mental Health Concerns

1/29/2026

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Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, urged MPs to back an age restriction on social media.
She cited 500 daily referrals in England to show mental health risks.
Australian parents report positive changes after a similar ban for under-16s.
UK Labour MPs are divided on the ban, with over 60 backing it and others waiting on the government's consultation, as critics warn it could push teens to riskier platforms.

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Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, urged MPs to back an age restriction on social media.
She cited 500 daily referrals in England to show mental health risks.
Australian parents report positive changes after a similar ban for under-16s.
UK Labour MPs are divided on the ban, with over 60 backing it and others waiting on the government's consultation, as critics warn it could push teens to riskier platforms.