Meta Accused of Hiding Internal Data Showing Facebook Causes Depression & Anxiety

Meta is facing allegations of concealing internal research that indicates deactivating Facebook can alleviate feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. A class-action lawsuit from U.S. school districts claims Meta halted an investigation that revealed these findings and framed them as biased. Internal documents show dissent among researchers, likening Meta's actions to past misconduct by the tobacco industry. Meta denies the allegations, asserting they have made changes to protect teens. The lawsuit follows previous accusations of suppressing harmful findings, with a hearing scheduled for January 2026.