LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A California jury in March 2026 found Meta and YouTube liable in a case alleging their platforms caused addiction and mental health harm in a young woman. The defendant, identified as Kaley, was awarded $6 million in what was viewed as a landmark verdict. As April marks Stress Awareness Month, the verdict has drawn renewed attention to the role of social media in rising stress levels among youth. A 2025 Pew Research Center study found that 45% of U