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Tim Purdon on Native youth, social media, mental health

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

April 19, 2024 • Northeast Region

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Attorney Tim Purdon, who represents the Menominee Indian Tribe, describes the tribal nation's lawsuit against major social media companies over mental health issues and suicide among Native youth.

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