Instagram says it will notify parents if teens ‘repeatedly’ search for terms related to suicide

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By BARBARA ORTUTAYFebruary 26, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Instagram has announced that it will notify parents if their teenagers repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm. The alerts will be sent via email, text, WhatsApp, and a notification through the parental supervision program. This move comes as Meta, Instagram's parent company, is facing two trials over harms to children, including allegations of addiction and failure to protect minors from sexual exploitation. Thousands of families have sued Meta and other social media companies claiming they design platforms to be addictive and fail to protect kids from content that can lead to depression, eating disorders, and suicide. The alerts are intended to provide parents with additional support for their children's mental health. This announcement is part of Instagram's efforts to address concerns about its impact on young users' well-being.

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