The Art in Therapy

08/30/2026

This is a huge win for Kids and Mental Health 💚

BREAKING: A landmark win for kids' online safety 📱

Meta just reached a settlement with 47 states, D.C., and U.S. territories over claims it knowingly built addictive platforms for kids — agreeing to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties and overhaul how teens use Instagram and Facebook.

What's changing for teen accounts:
→ 2-hour daily time limit across FB + Instagram (parent permission required to lift it)
→ No access midnight–6am; notifications silenced 10pm–7am
→ Likes hidden by default
→ "Extreme" beauty filters blocked
→ Option for a non-algorithmic feed + autoplay off
→ Stronger age verification + new parental controls

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it "a monumental public health victory for young people" — and noted Meta won't be the last platform to settle.

The deal still needs a judge's sign-off, but the message is clear: the tide is turning on Big Tech's grip on kids' attention.

This is why Wait Until 8th exists: to give kids a childhood before the algorithm gets a vote. The wind is finally at our backs!

Sources: New York Times & NBC News

06/24/2026

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06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Honoring Juneteenth
Today, we commemorate Juneteenth—a day marking the end of slavery in the United States and an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history. It is also a time to honor the resilience, contributions, and lasting impact of Black communities.
At The Art In Therapy, we believe healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and valued. We are committed to creating a space where diverse experiences are respected, stories are honored, and everyone is welcomed with dignity and compassion.
As we recognize this important day, we encourage our community to reflect, learn, connect, and support continued progress toward equity and justice.
Together, may we continue building spaces where all people can heal, grow, and thrive.

06/11/2026

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In our mental health care system, the LGBTQIA+ community represents a spectrum of gender identities, sexual orientation, and gender expression. In addition to this, each individual brings with them their own unique personal history in relation to their race, ethnicity, religion, upbringing and socioeconomic status.

Taking all of these factors into consideration, it comes as no surprise that the distinct mental health needs of each individual in the LGBTQIA* community vary widely and depend on a number of intersectional factors.

https://bit.ly/3VrSyAT

06/10/2026

Knowledge is Love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Stories help children understand themselves, connect with others, and celebrate the many ways people and families experience the world. 🌈

These inclusive titles from Magination Press encourage empathy, belonging, and conversations that remind every child they deserve to feel seen.

See more: https://at.apa.org/0236de