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Meta Pays $17B for Youth Mental Health | Concord News
Meta just agreed to a $17 billion settlement over its social media platforms’ impact on young people’s mental health, sparking urgent questions about how the money will be used—and whether it’s enough. With 18% of students reporting cyberbullying, advocates say the numbers are still too high. Experts like Susan Stearns warn that unrealistic online personas fuel harmful comparisons and anxiety. The hope? Redirecting funds into accessible mental health screenings, expanded care, and in-home services—but real change demands more than cash—it requires safer digital spaces for future generations…
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