Social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat are increasingly scrutinized by policymakers worldwide due to concerns over their effects on youth mental health. Experts like Professor Christian Montag highlight issues such as cyberbullying and body image pressure, particularly among young…
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, makes a surprising return to Instagram after years of absence, amassing over a million followers almost instantly. Her first post promotes her upcoming Netflix series ‘With Love, Meghan’, debuting on January 15. The show…
Cyberbullying is a growing concern for minors in Greece, with the government preparing a strategy to enhance their protection on social media. The initiative includes a website for parental guidance on using pre-installed applications for better control, alongside a kids…
Mark and Ros Dowey, parents of British teenager Murray Dowey, who died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion, have made an emotional appeal to criminals in Nigeria to cease their abusive tactics. They condemned social media companies for their…
Mark and Ros Dowey, grieving parents of 16-year-old Murray Dowey, have made a poignant appeal to sextortion criminals in Nigeria following their son’s tragic death. They condemned the exploitation of vulnerable youths and criticized social media companies for inadequate protections….
The 3018 helpline in France receives over 400 daily calls from victims of bullying and cyber harassment, highlighting a troubling trend among minors. Cases of sextortion, where victims are blackmailed with sensitive images, are alarmingly common. Estelle, a psychologist at…
Theater project #byebitch, inspired by the tragic story of Céline Pfister, aims to raise awareness about cyberbullying in Swiss classrooms. The production, created by the arts collective Stick Around in collaboration with Schauspielhaus Zürich, presents gripping scenes that illuminate the…
