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Pt 2: Should We Ban Social Media for Under 16s? | Ben West
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- Figuring It Out
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- Jun 16, 2026
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TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness. In part two, Ben West reflects on how the Reasons to Stay project has transformed his life, why hope matters in suicide prevention and whether we should ban social media for under 16s… Plus, Ben and Dr Alex George discuss the three things social media should provide, and why it may be worth reassessing your relationship with certain platforms if they’re not giving you at least one of them. Resources: Samaritans Shout CALM Papyrus Follow @iambenwest , check out his incredible project Reasons to Stay , and pre-order his latest book Reasons to Stay: Lessons of Hope from a World that Cares . (By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org ’s fees help support independent bookshops too!) Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.