Meta suddenly cares about kids

Three teenage boys look at smartphones on April 11, 2026. | Matt Cardy/Getty Images For years, parents across the country have been calling on Congress to do something about social media’s harmful effects on children.

And typically, when something does happen, it follows a familiar pattern.

The billionaire tech CEOs are summoned to Congress .

The grieving parents of children who have self-harmed bring old photos of their children, some of whom are now deceased, and relive their experiences .

Lawmakers confront the tech company leaders with horrific stories of exploitation, eating disorders, drug overdoses, and suicide.

The CEOs apologize .

They promise to do better and point to their latest parental controls .

Congress introduces child-safety bills.

And the bills get stalled .

Worried about a child or teen’s mental well-being? Here are some online resources to learn more about symptoms, treatment strategies, and how to help.

Effective Child Therapy is a resource from the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

The website has information on the emotional concerns, symptoms, and disorders that commonly impact teens (divorce, bullying, body image, anxiety, depression, and more) — and the evidence-based therapies that can help.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has information for parents on how to spot symptoms of mental health issues, and where to seek help.

The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds has educational articles on mental health issues, as well as many links for where to turn when searching for particular support groups, programs, and therapies.