{"id":79768,"date":"2026-10-20T19:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T19:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/social-media-addiction-lawsuit-deadline-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T21:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T21:35:38","slug":"social-media-addiction-lawsuit-deadline-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/social-media-addiction-lawsuits-florida\/social-media-addiction-lawsuit-deadline-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Deadline Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A worried parent sits beside a teenager looking at a smartphone at a kitchen table.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-worried-parent-sits-beside-a-teenager-looking-at-a-smartph-photo-4.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Florida Social Media Harm Claims<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Social Media Addiction Lawsuits: Understanding Florida Deadlines for Your Family<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">If your child or teen has suffered serious mental-health harm that families link to social media, CHG Personal Injury Lawyers can help you understand your options. Deadlines apply, so please contact us promptly.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a Free Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a Free Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Deadline Florida: A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Timing<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-teenager-in-a-hooded-sweatshirt-speaks-with-a-therapist-in-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A teenager in a hooded sweatshirt speaks with a therapist in a bright, minimalist office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>When Your Child&#8217;s Health Changes, Time Starts to Matter<\/h2>\n<p>Parents searching for the social media addiction lawsuit deadline in Florida often have one practical question: how much time do we have? Florida sets filing deadlines by statute, and they apply to every family. If your child&#8217;s mood, sleep, eating, or safety has changed, you may also wonder whether social media played a part. This page explains how timing works in general. It does not decide whether a claim exists or would succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Some lawsuits allege that social media platforms were designed to be addictive and caused serious mental-health harm to children and teens. These are allegations made in court filings. They are not proven facts, and they are not findings by any court.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers is a Florida firm that represents people throughout Florida. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team wrote this guide for parents who are sorting through dates, records, and hard questions at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2>Two Dates Every Parent Should Keep Separate<\/h2>\n<p>Families often mix up two different dates. Keep them apart:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The accrual date<\/strong> is when the legal clock starts. Florida law says a cause of action accrues when its last element occurs, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031<\/a>. In plain terms, the clock starts when the last piece of the claim comes together. That moment can be hard to pin down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The filing date<\/strong> is the deadline to file the lawsuit. Florida sets time limits for civil lawsuits, and the period depends on the type of claim, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not assume time remains because the harm feels recent. Filing deadlines apply to every type of injury claim, and the exact deadline depends on the facts of your case, so contact a lawyer promptly to confirm it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> Do not rely on an older rule you read online or heard from another family. Ask a lawyer to match the current statute to your child&#8217;s facts, and contact our team promptly so the dates can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Discovery Rule Can Affect the Clock<\/h2>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s products-liability timing rule ties the start of the clock to discovery. It says that such an action must be begun within the period in this chapter, &#8220;with the period running from the date that the facts giving rise to the cause of action were discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence.&#8221; That language comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">\u00a7 95.031(2)(b)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The same subsection also sets its own limits. Whether a social media claim is framed under this rule depends on how the claim is pleaded and on the facts, so the discovery rule is narrow and fact-specific.<\/p>\n<p>Families often ask, &#8220;When did we know?&#8221; The answer may depend on a diagnosis, a hospital or counseling visit, school records, or a sudden change in a child&#8217;s behavior. These dates are hard to rebuild from memory months or years later.<\/p>\n<p>Start a written timeline today, even if the dates are approximate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The date you first noticed changes in mood, sleep, eating, or safety<\/li>\n<li>Dates of pediatrician, counselor, and hospital visits, and any diagnoses<\/li>\n<li>Notes from teachers, coaches, or school counselors<\/li>\n<li>The date you first suspected a link to social media use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An approximate date written today is more useful than a memory you cannot rebuild later.<\/p>\n<h2>If a Child Has Died: Wrongful Death Options for Families<\/h2>\n<p>No parent should have to read statutes in the days after losing a child. This section explains only the basic structure of Florida law, so you can ask informed questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who brings the case.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s Wrongful Death Act, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.16.html\">\u00a7 768.16<\/a>, may be cited as the &#8220;Florida Wrongful Death Act.&#8221; Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.20.html\">\u00a7 768.20<\/a>, the action is brought by the decedent&#8217;s personal representative, who recovers for the benefit of the decedent&#8217;s survivors and estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What parents may recover.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21(4)<\/a>, each parent of a deceased minor child may recover for mental pain and suffering from the date of injury. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21(3)<\/a>, minor children of the decedent, and all children of the decedent if there is no surviving spouse, may recover for lost parental companionship, instruction, and guidance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who must be named.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.21.html\">\u00a7 768.21<\/a>, all potential beneficiaries, including the decedent&#8217;s estate, are identified in the complaint, and their relationships to the decedent are alleged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s filing-time statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>, lists an action for wrongful death as its own category, so families should contact the firm promptly. Bring every record and date you have to a consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>How Fault Can Be Divided<\/h2>\n<p>Two rules in Florida&#8217;s comparative-fault statute matter to families. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81(2)<\/a>, contributory fault chargeable to the claimant reduces the recovery in proportion, but does not bar recovery, subject to subsection (6), which bars recovery for a party found more than 50 percent at fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81(3)<\/a>, the court enters judgment against each liable party based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault. Questions about how these rules apply to your family&#8217;s facts belong in a consultation with a lawyer.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Where These Cases Stand<\/h2>\n<p>Court developments in these cases change over time, and this page does not state a current status. Ask our team for the current status during your consultation.<\/p>\n<p>These cases may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. CHG does not litigate these cases alone and is not lead counsel in any federal proceeding. Whether any family is included in a settlement, and any amount, depends on that family&#8217;s facts and the terms of any case. No family should expect either simply because a lawsuit exists.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps Parents Can Take Now, While Following Your Child&#8217;s Care<\/h2>\n<p>If your child is in crisis or talks about suicide or self-harm, call or text the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline (988) right away. Do not wait for a legal timeline to act on that.<\/p>\n<p>Follow your child&#8217;s doctors&#8217; care. This page is not medical advice. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/surgeongeneral\/reports-and-publications\/youth-mental-health\/social-media\/index.html\">U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report<\/a> describes an observed association between heavy social media use and increased risks of depression and anxiety. That report does not establish legal liability in any lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>Start a folder with these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical and mental-health records, including counselor reports<\/li>\n<li>School notes and attendance records<\/li>\n<li>Your dated symptom timeline<\/li>\n<li>Records of app use or screen-time history, if available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not delete accounts, posts, or messages before speaking with a lawyer about preserving evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Court Papers and What Comes Next<\/h2>\n<p>A summons is the court paper that tells a defendant a lawsuit has been filed. If you receive court papers, do not ignore them. The response period for a summons is separate from the deadline for filing a lawsuit, and both dates matter.<\/p>\n<p>A typical case moves through a few steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> The person bringing the claim files a complaint with the court. The complaint describes the harm and the claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service.<\/strong> The defendant receives the summons and complaint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early case management.<\/strong> The court sets a schedule for exchanging records and information, called discovery. Procedure in Florida courts is governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each step has its own date. Our team can walk you through each one and what it means for your family.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect When You Contact the Firm<\/h2>\n<p>A first call is a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue. Our team will ask about your child&#8217;s age, diagnosis and treatment dates, the platforms your child used, and when your family&#8217;s concerns began.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare for the call:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring your dated timeline, even if the dates are approximate.<\/li>\n<li>Bring any records you already have, but you do not need everything to call.<\/li>\n<li>Write down the timing questions that matter most to your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CHG charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers are licensed attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. You may ask our team for this guide in Spanish.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-person-with-a-fitness-bracelet-photographs-a-large-multige-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A person with a fitness bracelet photographs a large multigenerational family dinner served outdoors with a smartphone.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Questions About the Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Deadline Florida<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a statute of limitations on civil suits in Florida?<\/summary><p>Yes. Florida sets time limits for civil lawsuits, and the period depends on the type of claim under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do if I receive a civil summons in Florida?<\/summary><p>Do not ignore court papers. Contact us right away so we can review the deadlines that apply to your situation. The response period is separate from the deadline to file a lawsuit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does this page cover new Florida social media laws?<\/summary><p>No. This page focuses on filing deadlines. Bring any question about how a state law applies to your child&#8217;s facts to your consultation.<\/p>\n<p>If your child&#8217;s health has changed and you are unsure how much time your family has, <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> for a free, confidential consultation. You do not have to work out these timing questions on your own.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. 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Do not wait to ask questions. Some social media addiction matters may be referred to, or handled together with, another law firm. Igor Hernandez is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Contact Us Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions Parents Often Ask<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do these lawsuits allege?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawsuits allege that social media platforms were designed to be addictive and contributed to depression, anxiety, eating disorders and other serious harm in children and teens. These are allegations that courts will evaluate, not proven facts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who may be involved?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims are typically directed at the companies that design, own and operate social media platforms. Each family&#x27;s situation is different, and a lawyer can review the details with you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why timing matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines apply to these claims under Florida law. Contacting a lawyer early helps protect your family&#x27;s options while the facts are still fresh.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep screenshots, messages, school and medical records, and any notes about changes you have observed. 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