Meta’s own internal research – leaked by whistleblower Frances Haugen – shows that they have known since 2018 that Instagram harms teens.

Meta’s research found that young girls who spend over an hour a day on Instagram are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and self-harm.

Additionally, Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics found that increased use of social media, particularly Instagram, was associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety among young people.

Source: Department of Health and Human Services,

National Institute of Health, National Library of Medicine

Congress is investigating the effects of social media addiction on children and teens, and at a recent Congressional hearing, they demanded that social media companies account for the way their products are hurting children. One senator stated that social media companies “have a product that’s killing people,” and another senator criticized them for failing “to police themselves at our kids’ expense.”  

Recently, the US Surgeon General called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarette packs, to alert parents and youth to the potential risks and dangers of these platforms.  

If you believe you or your child has been harmed by Instagram addiction, our firm is here to help. Our experienced attorneys are committed to advocating for the rights of individuals and families affected by Instagram addiction.  

Discussing your or your child’s physical and mental health can be incredibly tough. Contact our trauma-informed legal team to confidentially discuss the best options for you and your family. Consultation calls are entirely free and confidential.  

The Instagram addiction lawsuits are not part of a class action lawsuit but are a group of individually filed cases known as a mass tort lawsuit. These are individual cases that share a common issue: individuals suffering injuries and harms from Instagram. Each person allegedly harmed by Instagram files their own individual case, but many victims share similar claims against the company. 

In fact, parents recognize that it’s not their fault or their child’s fault, that they’re not alone, and that they can do something to hold Instagram accountable. They are seeking justice trying to ensure that no child is harmed again.