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Teens on screens: These dangers keep growing. Parents should pay close attention | Miraldi
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Two new lawsuits claim Meta’s Instagram caused eating disorders
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Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
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2 new lawsuits point to Instagram for causing eating disorders and other disorders to teenagers who use the app
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Parents speak out on lawsuit accusing Instagram of fueling daughter’s eating disorder, depression
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Kentucky mother sues Meta, alleges Instagram fueled teen daughter’s anorexia: ‘We all need to wake up’

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SMVLC Speaks with Cyber Safe Families About How Parents Can Help Protect Kids Online

SMVLC Speaks at Sync Digital Well Being Summit to discuss digital wellbeing best practices and showcases the latest research

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SMVLC Interviewed on CNN About How Social Media Affects the Lives of Teens and How CJ Dawley’s Parents Feel it Contributed to the Death of their Son

Mom Sues Social Media Companies After Son Dies by Suicide

Family Sues Meta Alleging Teen Daughter Suffered Harm Due to Instagram Addiction