How to Recognize Social Media Addiction in Teens and Young Adults Excessive social media use can move from habit to harm. For teens and young adults, platforms designed to maximize engagement may contribute to compulsive use and serious mental health consequences. Recognizing early warning signs can help families protect loved ones—and document harm when injuries

Why Algorithm-Driven Social Media Can Undermine Teen Mental Health Algorithms decide what teens see—and how often they see it. Modern social media platforms use engagement-driven algorithms to maximize time spent online. For many teens, this design can intensify comparison, reinforce harmful content loops, and worsen mental health outcomes. Families often begin noticing these effects after

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: Accountability for Harmed Youth When social media design harms a young person, families deserve answers—and options. Bodewell investigates Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Alabama claims involving young users who were exposed to high-intensity engagement features and later developed serious mental or physical health conditions. We represent families throughout Alabama and also assist