teen suicide prevention
Mother Fights Social Media Platforms After Teen Son's Suicide: The Deadly Impact of Algorithmic Content
Dec 12, 2025 02:49 am CST
A French mother is seeking justice after her 15-year-old son's suicide, which she attributes to harmful social media algorithms that promoted suicide-related content. As France considers restricting teen access to social media platforms, this case highlights the growing global concern about digital platforms' impact on youth mental health and calls for greater accountability from tech companies to protect vulnerable users.
Australia Implements Groundbreaking Social Media Ban for Under-16s Following Mother's Advocacy After Son's Suicide
Dec 01, 2025 03:56 pm CST
Australia is set to introduce world-first legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms following advocacy by Mia Bannister, whose teenage son died by suicide after experiencing online bullying and content that fueled his eating disorder. The new laws, effective December 10, will impose fines up to $32 million on companies failing to keep children off their platforms, though questions remain about implementation and effectiveness as experts debate whether restrictions or improved safety features offer better protection.
Tragedy at Delhi School: 16-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Teacher Harassment
Nov 20, 2025 09:22 pm CST
A 16-year-old student from St Columba's School in Delhi died by suicide after allegedly experiencing months of teacher harassment and public humiliation. Fellow students revealed he had previously disclosed suicidal thoughts to a school counselor, raising serious concerns about mental health support systems in educational institutions. The tragic incident has sparked protests from classmates who claim a pattern of emotional abuse from teachers.