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Meta To Hide Some Suicide And Eating Disorder Content From Teens

Meta To Hide Some Suicide And Eating Disorder Content From Teens

Published 09 January 2024

“Unfortunately this looks like another piecemeal step when a giant leap is urgently required.”

Ian Russell Made Mbe For Services To Child Safety Online

Ian Russell Made Mbe For Services To Child Safety Online

Published 29 December 2023

Ian Russell, 60, has been recognised for services to child safety online after he set up the Molly Rose Foundation suicide prevention charity and contributed to the establishment of the Online Safety Bill.

Social Media Ban For Under 16S

Social Media Ban For Under 16S

Published 15 December 2023

The emphasis should firmly be on strengthening the regulator’s hand to ensure platforms are no longer awash with a set of avoidable dangers.

Opening Mental Health Conversations With Coffee For Molly

Opening Mental Health Conversations With Coffee For Molly

Published 12 November 2023

Coffee for Molly, a conversation-starting event held during the week of what would have been Molly Russell’s 21st birthday is well underway.

New Research Exposes Tech Giants’ Amplification Of Content Promoting Suicide And Self-harm

New Research Exposes Tech Giants’ Amplification Of Content Promoting Suicide And Self-harm

Published 12 November 2023

**Trigger warning** This report contains extensive references to suicide, self-harm and poor mental health

Ofcom Must Strengthen Online Safety Act Protections

Ofcom Must Strengthen Online Safety Act Protections

Published 09 November 2023

It’s vital we see the regulator strengthen its plans to tackle entirely preventable harm.

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day

Published 12 October 2023

This year’s theme: Mental Health is a universal right

Can You Help With This Ncish Suicide And Safety Online Survey?

Can You Help With This Ncish Suicide And Safety Online Survey?

Published 12 October 2023

If you use the Internet, are aged 18 or over and have been in contact with mental health services with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours, the Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) is asking you to consider contributing to this study.

Online Safety Bill Receives Royal Assent

Online Safety Bill Receives Royal Assent

Published 12 October 2023

The Online Safety Bill has received Royal Assent in Parliament, bringing the new rules into effect.

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