Meta's Mental Health Tab: A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Social Media A recent ruling in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $567 million to fund youth mental health treatment.
This decision is a stark reminder that social media companies like Meta are not passive bystanders in perpetuating public health crises, but rather active participants in creating and exacerbating problems.
The New Mexico Attorney General's lawsuit against Meta, which began in 2023, found the company liable for violating state consumer protections and misleading parents about its platforms' safety.