#FreshSqueeze | Tiktok accused of affecting mental health of teenagers

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As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, a group of 14 US states yesterday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Social Media Legal Consultant, Lerato Ntwampe about some of the most mentally harmful things for teenagers on these apps.

10 Oct English South Africa Business · Arts

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