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Australian teens lose access to social media as ban takes effect

3 days ago
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  • #mental health
  • #social media
  • Mia Bannister marks the anniversary of her son Ollie's death, who died at 14 from anorexia nervosa.
  • Ollie's illness was influenced by online algorithms promoting unrealistic body image standards.
  • Bannister advocates for age restrictions on social media, speaking to students and appearing with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
  • She emphasizes the harmful impact of social media on young teens' mental health.