Protection of Minors Online: S&Ds Take the Lead and Urge Commission to Put Forward Ambitious Measures

Protection of minors online: S&Ds take the lead and urge Commission to put forward ambitious measures

Although new technology has opened up numerous possibilities for learning, creativity and entertainment, it has also become a dangerous space for young users. Hypersexualized and violent content, suicides and cyberbullying are among the daily harmful content they are exposed to on social media platforms, leading to increased anxiety and/or depression. The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament have been...

Council conclusions on youth mental health in the digital era

Mental Health Europe reacts to the adoption of the Council Conclusions on promoting and protecting the mental health of children and adolescents in the digital era. We welcome and commend the Polish Presidency for keeping youth mental health high on the EU policy agenda and for recognising the dual impact of digital technologies on young people’s wellbeing. The post Council Conclusions on Youth Mental Health in the Digital Era – Reaction appeare…

‘I got sent something of people shooting themselves’ – research shows young people can’t avoid harmful content online

Dougal Sutherland, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington A new report from New Zealand’s Classification Office has revealed how young people are being exposed to harmful content online and what it is doing to their mental health. The Classification Office spoke with ten different groups of young people aged between 12 and 25 from a diverse range of backgrounds. They found that encountering extremely harmful – and sometime illegal …