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• Mental Health Risks From Social Media Examined by Two New Studies

  March 18, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New studies warn of severe mental health impacts from overuse of social media by teens, including delusional beliefs and poorer friendships.

• High Blood Pressure Risks Linked to Some Antidepressants: Study

  March 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A link has been found between certain antidepressants and an increased risk of high blood pressure, which could lead to heart attacks and strokes.

• Depo-Provera Shot Lawsuit Filed Over Brain Tumor That Required Surgical Removal and Radiation Treatments

  October 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Indiana woman alleges that Pfizer failed to warn about the risk that side effects of the Depo-Provera shot may cause meningioma brain tumors.

• Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Depression-Like Side Effects: Study

  October 11, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  System that controls neurotransmitters in the brain may even be affected by minor head injuries, new research indicates.

• TikTok Lawsuit Filed by State AGs Over Addiction, Mental Health Risks to Teens and Children

  October 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  More than a dozen states attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the social media site is unsafe for children, resulting in depression, anxiety, suicides and extremely dangerous stunts, known as "TikTok Challenges."

• Social Media Mental Health Warnings Should Be Required To Protect Teens: U.S. Surgeon General

  June 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  U.S. Surgeon General says social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok should carry label warnings, alerting parents that youth who use the platforms face an increased risk of mental health side effects.

• Over 15% of Individuals Who Stop Antidepressant Face Withdrawal Symptoms: Study

  June 14, 2024

  Jenna Saiontz

  Individuals considering discontinuation of antidepressants like Lexapro and Effexor should consult their doctors first, as 15% of patients experience withdrawal symptoms of varying frequency and severity.

• JPML Rejects Calls to Create Video Game Addiction Lawsuit MDL

  June 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Panel of federal judges determined the growing number of video game addiction lawsuits involve too many different developers and companies to benefit from coordinated pretrial proceedings as part of a federal MDL (Multi-District Litigation).

• Roblox Lawsuit Alleges Video Game Addiction Contributed to Teen’s ADHD, Mental Health Problems

  May 15, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit has been filed against the makers of Roblox and Apple by a Minnesota couple, indicating the game was designed to foster child video game addiction, which has ensnared their teen son.

• Singulair Asthma Drug Label To Be Updated With More Prominent Warnings About Sleep Disorders, Aggression and Depression in U.K.

  May 10, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The U.K. has placed more stringent mental health warnings on Singulair, particularly for children and teens, due to increased risks of suicide, depression and anxiety.