Australia's social media ban for under-16s shows early compliance but mental health outcomes remain unmeasured

Australia's social media ban for under-16s is too early to assess for mental health success, despite initial platform compliance. Mental health organization Headspace reports minimal data so far, with a long-term evaluation underway. Millions of accounts were removed, but real-world impacts remain unmeasured. The ban, implemented December 10, 2025, faces challenges with circumvention, and its effectiveness will depend on ongoing enforcement and comprehensive data collection.