While the internet has dramatically revolutionized almost every aspect of life, there is a toxic side to the online space that simply cannot be ignored — the spread of hate speech, for which the U.S. government declared a mental health risk for young Americans.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, 35 percent of Americans have experienced online hate due to their racial, religious, or sexual identity. Of those experiencing hate, 45 percent of Americans reported cumulative negative physical or mental health effects due to online harassment.

Drastically reducing online hate by 2025 is the mission of the nonprofit Engage Responsibly, led by the Association of National Advertisers in partnership with the Global Alliance for Responsible Media. Engage Responsibly harnesses the collective power of brands, social media platforms, and individuals to stop the spread of hate.

In this episode of Beyond Profit, a podcast of the ANA Center for Brand Purpose, Anita McGorty, who leads Engage Responsibly as executive vice president at the ANA, joins host Ken Beaulieu to discuss why humanity is under attack online and what we can do about it.