Alabama School Districts File Lawsuit Against Social Media Platforms Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

According to a national study authored by Dr. Brain Primack, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions and professor of public health at the University of Arkansas, “Young adults who increased their use of social media were significantly more likely to develop depression within six months.” ShutterStock

Three Alabama school districts have filed lawsuits against major social media platforms, alleging that they have created a mental health crisis among children.

“The harm created by social media companies has strained already limited school resources as educators attempt to combat the widespread problems caused by social media addiction,” said Joseph VanZandt, co-lead counsel with the Beasley Allen law firm, one of the three firms suing the companies.