CBS Evening News “New report links social media use to mental distress in teens”

The CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell covered the dangers of social media for kids. An interview with Gabriel’s Light founder, Carol Deely, was included in the story.

Watch the segment on CBS Evening News here>

Excerpt from the interview:

According to the review, kids who spend less time socializing in person are more vulnerable, and easy access to information about how to commit suicide online increases risk. Carol Deely's 12-year-old son, Gabriel, took his life just over a year ago. Her organization, Gabriel's Light, helps promote safe technology use.

"Kids can't get away from all this peer pressure and I think its just terrible. I wouldn't want to be a child right now," Deely said.

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About Gabriel's Light

In 2019, Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Focusing on three pillars of cyber safety, suicide prevention, and kindness campaigns, through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness and inspire youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.