# Nordic youth digital safety and mental health concerns > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nordic-youth-digital-safety-and-mental-health-concerns > Updated: 2026-08-20T18:33:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding the impact of social media on youth have intensified in Denmark and across the Nordic region. In Denmark, efforts to improve media literacy and source criticism among students have been launched through partnerships between the Council for Children and Young People and media organizations. At the same time, debate has emerged concerning the influence of tech companies. Critics have questioned the role of political figures on oversight boards for platforms like Meta, suggesting such involvement may downplay risks to vulnerable youth. During a Nordic summit in Denmark, regional leaders expanded this discussion to address broader public health concerns. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre linked the rise in youth mental health issues to the adoption of social media algorithms and noted a decline in academic skills, such as reading and arithmetic, coinciding with increased screen time. Leaders discussed potential regulatory measures for digital platforms to protect minors from harmful content. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Nordic leaders address youth mental health and social media risks Nordic leaders met in Denmark to discuss protecting children from harmful social media content and addressing declining school results and mental health issues among youth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nordic-leaders-address-youth-mental-health-and-social-media-risks ### 2026-08-20: Denmark focuses on youth media literacy and digital safety Denmark is promoting media literacy through student journalism initiatives while facing criticism over the influence of tech oversight boards on parental perceptions of social media risks for children. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-focuses-on-youth-media-literacy-and-digital-safety --- Cite as: Nordic youth digital safety and mental health concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nordic-youth-digital-safety-and-mental-health-concerns