"French families file complaint against TikTok over teen self-harm, suicides", 11 May 2026

Sixteen families – 39 people in total – are involved, including five families whose daughters died by suicide, according to Franceinfo radio.

The others are acting on behalf of eleven children who suffer from anorexia, depression, or suicidal thoughts...

The public prosecutor’s opened an investigation into Tiktok’s impact on children’s mental health in October 2025.

TikTok claims it has put in place measures to protect the health of teenaged users, including "over 50 features and settings designed to ensure the safety and well-being of adolescents"....