Move follows WSJ revelations that Facebook-commissioned research showed
Instagram could affect girls’ mental health
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Facebook has halted work on its Instagram Kids project after revelations about the photo-sharing app’s impact on teen mental health.
Instagram said it was “pausing” work to address concerns raised by parents, experts and regulators. The move follows revelations in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that
Facebook had commissioned research showing Instagram could affect girls’ mental health on issues such as body image and self-esteem.