187 results

• Social Media Mental Health Lawsuit Alleges Facebook, Other Platforms Contributed to Teen’s Suicide

  May 4, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A wrongful death lawsuit alleges major social media companies designed addictive platforms that fueled depression, anxiety and self-harm in a 16-year-old boy, culminating in his suicide in May 2025.

• FDA To Remove Suicide Risks From GLP-1 Side Effects Warnings

  January 15, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal regulators are asking manufacturers of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to remove warning labels linking the medications to increased suicide risks, saying they found no proof such risks exist.

• Researchers Find Inhaling Nitrous Oxide May Be Effective Depression Treatment

  December 2, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. researchers say that nitrous oxide could be used to treat depression, but more research is required into dosage and other factors.

• Lawsuit Alleges Roblox, Discord Apps Work Together To Enable Child Sexual Abuse

  December 1, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A lack of proper safety features led to a teen girl being targeted by a sexual predator on Roblox, according to her mother's lawsuit.

• Singulair Psychiatric Problems More Common for Children With History of Similar Concerns: Study

  November 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that minors may face a higher risk of mental health problems and suicidal behavior shortly after starting Singulair, especially those with a prior history of psychiatric conditions.

• Side Effects of Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Linked to Suicide, Psychosis Risks: Study

  November 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that recreational nitrous oxide use may increase the risk of psychosis, suicide and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Discord and Roblox Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Platforms’ Toxic Online Cultures Led to Teen’s Suicide

  October 24, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Discord and Roblox of contributing to her 13-year-old daughter’s suicide by fostering “True Crime Community” groups that glorify mass shooters and promote violence to drive user engagement and profit.

• Gambling Addiction Leads to Increased Suicide Risk for Young People: Study

  September 25, 2025

  Michael Adams

  With online betting sites fueling global concerns over gambling addictions, a new study finds that young people struggling with problem gambling face higher suicide risks.

• Google AI Lawsuit Alleges Chatbot Caused Teen’s Death and Exposed Minors to Sexually Explicit Content

  September 19, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Three new lawsuits allege that AI chatbots developed by Character.AI, and backed by Google, sexually exploited teenage users, contributed to suicide attempts, and exposed children to explicit content under the guise of a teen-rated platform.

• Poison Centers Report Rise in Preteen Medication Injuries

  September 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds rising medication exposure injuries among minors, with many cases linked to suspected self-harm or suicide attempts.