I, like many others, have experienced first-hand the negative impacts Tik-Tok and similar platforms can have on mental health and concentration. In 2020, social media began consuming an alarming portion of my time and I realized the detrimental effects it had on my life. I decided to disconnect, and it was then I understood the true extent of its impact.

These platforms, Tik-Tok in particular, have been pointed out for causing increased levels of social anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying, while simultaneously shortening people's attention spans. This is not merely a subjective opinion, but a concern echoed by numerous studies, including a 2019 report by the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK, which found that Tik-Tok and similar platforms had detrimental effects on young people's mental health.

Adding fuel to the fire, Tik-Tok's data privacy controversies cannot be ignored. It's well-documented that the platform collects vast amounts of personal data, presenting a serious risk to our privacy rights and personal security.

We must collectively recognize the potential harm this platform and others like it are causing and start to prioritize our mental health, privacy, and wellbeing above our digital distractions. I urge our decision-makers to consider a worldwide ban on Tik-Tok to protect us all from these threats. Please, sign this petition to show your support for the global ban of Tik-Tok.