Mental Health: Children
Commons · Question 116411 · Tabled 26 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions the Department has had with social media companies regarding the potential impact of their platforms on child mental health.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 10 Mar 2026
The Department has not undertaken any recent engagement with social media companies regarding the potential impact of their platforms on child mental health.However, the Government is taking forward wider work to understand and address risks to children i...