NYC Sues Social Media Companies for Allegedly Fueling Youth Mental Health Crisis

New York City spends more than $100 million on youth mental health programs and services each year, according to the mayor’s office.

New York Mayor Eric Adams attends a news conference in New York on Oct. 11, 2022. Mary Altaffer/AP Photo

New York City is suing five major social media platforms, alleging the companies behind them are responsible for fueling a youth mental health crisis across the United States.

The lawsuit was filed in California Superior Court by the City of New York, the City School District of the City of New York, and New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. on Feb. 14.