Content moderators for Big Tech unite to tackle mental trauma

Content moderators from the Philippines to Turkey are uniting to push for greater mental health support to help them cope with the psychological effects of exposure to a rising tide of disturbing images online.

The people tasked with removing harmful content from tech giants like Meta Platforms or TikTok, report a range of noxious health effects from loss of appetite to anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

“Before I would sleep seven hours,” said one Filipino content moderator who asked to remain anonymous to avoid problems with their employer. “Now I only…