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Social media’s impact on teens, mental health and cyberbullying
Steve Scaffidi begins a new Scaffidiology series examining the impact of social media on our culture, mental health and everyday lives. He is joined by
Parent activist says Meta settlement is 'peanuts,' calls on Zuckerberg to speak out
Cheryl Brown calls Meta's $17 billion settlement "peanuts" after losing her daughter to cyberbullying and urges Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Cyberbullying may fuel teen mental health problems through loneliness, study finds
Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and behavioral difficulties, research suggests.
Politics: Laws affecting driver registration, cyberbullying take effect in Illinois
Several new laws took effect in Illinois last week — along with the largest budget in the state’s history.
How ‘Storage Wars’ Paid Tribute to Darrell Sheets on Air, 3 Days After His Death
Meanwhile, authorities are investigating the cyberbullying accusations mentioned by ‘Storage Wars’ costar René Nezhoda.
How ‘Storage Wars’ Paid Tribute to Darrell Sheets on Air, 3 Days After His Death
Meanwhile, authorities are investigating the cyberbullying accusations mentioned by ‘Storage Wars’ costar René Nezhoda.
Uniting to respond to mental health impacts of digital violence
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), from doxxing and cyberstalking to cyberbullying and online harassment, is reshaping how women and girls navigate digital spaces. Globally, an estimated 23% of women have experienced digital violence. In Indonesia, reported cases of TFGBV reached 1,791 in 2024, a 40.8% increase from the previous year. Yet very few survivors seek help, leaving lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. As part of the multi-UN agencies UNiTE campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) co-hosted a talk show on 6 December 2025 to spotlight this urgent issue. The event brought together voices from Meta, the Indonesian Clinical Psychologist Association and Dr Vivi Syarif, a WHO Fides content creator, creating a cross-sectoral dialogue on the magnitude and mental health impact of digital violence. The talk show introduced psychological first aid as a vital initial intervention that communities can provide to survivors. This intervention aligns with the Psychological First Aid: Guide for Field Workers, a framework that has been standardized for over a decade. The "look, listen, link" approach focuses on ensuring safety and urgent needs, reassuring survivors and connecting them to appropriate services. In addition to this public health approach, Meta also outlined mechanisms to respond to digital violence and reaffirmed its commitment to building safer digital spaces by continuously updating community guidelines based on user feedback. Such collaborative discussions help connect community engagement initiatives with daily digital life. They empower audiences not only to understand how the health sector and industry are responding, but also to educate others, promote first-line support and encourage referrals to appropriate help. By fostering awareness and engagement, these dialogues strengthen collective resilience against digital violence. Written by Jessie O. Yunus, National Professional Officer (Gender, Equity, Rights and Disability Inclusion), WHO Indonesia