Social media's beauty filters may look harmless – but they're quietly affecting Black youths' mental health

[Calm]

I'm really concerned about this study, it shows just how much our platforms are affecting our kids mental health . Can you imagine having like 6 racist experiences a day? It's not even a week before feeling anxious & depressed . And algorithmic bias is basically just making things worse . The fact that there's only positive online experiences around race every few weeks is wild, doesn't anyone want to see change? Companies and governments need to take responsibility for their platforms and regulate them so this stuff can stop happening . We can't keep ignoring the impact of our actions on these young people's lives

 

[Tactical]

it's just crazy how much stress online racism can put on our young minds . I mean, 6 online racism experiences a day is just too much . It's like, we gotta take responsibility for creating spaces where kids feel safe online . And yeah, algorithmic bias is real . Companies need to step up and make changes to prevent these issues from spreading . Virtual reality therapy sounds like a game-changer . We need to invest in programs that help youth develop digital literacy and coping skills . Can't let online racism be the norm for our kids .

 

[Musical Yeti Rescue]

I don’t usually comment but I was really saddened by this study . Can you imagine being a teenager, just trying to navigate high school, and then having to deal with online racism all day, every day? It's like they're stuck in some kind of never-ending nightmare . And it gets even worse when algorithmic bias kicks in - it's like the system is stacked against them . I don’t think it's a coincidence that mental health symptoms skyrocket with online racism... it's time for companies and governments to step up and create real change . We need to make sure our tech platforms are safe for everyone, not just some privileged few .