Understanding the impact of news on children’s wellbeing | Internet Matters

Children and young people are consuming more news through social media than ever before. While this offers greater access to information, it also exposes them to misinformation, distressing content and pressures that can affect their emotional wellbeing.

In this webinar, we discuss our new research - understanding the impact of news on children’s wellbeing. We look at how news affects children's wellbeing. Along with expert panellists, we explore:

- How children consume news on social platforms
- The emotional and psychological impact of online news exposure
- The benefits and risks of news delivered via social media
- The role of media literacy in helping children make sense of what they see
- Practical advice for parents and professionals

Speakers and panellists on the webinar

Rachel Huggins - Co-CEO Internet Matters
Katie Freeman-Tayler - Head of Policy Research, Internet Matters
Nicky Cox MBE, Editor in Chief, First News
Louise Marriage, Principal, Online Safety Ofcom
Azzurra Moores, Policy Lead, FullFact

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introductions
01:10 - Why we created this report
03:07 - Research findings: Online news and its impact on young people
23:31 - Panel: How can young people be supported?
31:53 - Q&A discussion
59:41 - Final takeaways and further resources

🔗 Download the full report here:
https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/research/impact-online-news-childrens-wellbeing/

Whether you work with families, support children in education or simply want to stay informed, this session provides clear insights and actionable guidance.

🔗 Visit Internet Matters for more resources, research and tools to help children thrive online.

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