Tech and social media bans alone cannot fix teen mental health
You’re probably not worried about the role that Strava is playing in the teen mental health crisis. But you should be. Strava seems extremely benign — especially compared to an app like Instagram or TikTok.
Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms including X,
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content
Australia to force social media giants to protect users from online harm
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday.
Australia could ban social media for under 16’s
Australia is planning to ban social media for all children under the age of 16. If the ban were to be passed, it would make Australia the first country in the world to impose such a rule. Their Government have said it is acting to guarantee children’s safety online.
How to spot teen mental health issues and how to deal with them
Get Healthy. If your teen is experiencing a mental health crisis, go to the nearest stress center or emergency room, or call ...
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I offer free online therapy to teens. Here’s what I’m seeing — and why it matters.
Erin Mack’s teen clients “share photos of their pets, selfies, memes, audio clips — and, yes, lots of emojis — offering ...
Mental health among teens: Address anxiety, depression, eating disorders in teenagers
Teenagers live in a complex world nowadays, facing issues like academic pressures, social media influences or concerns about ...
'That young voice:' Teens discuss mental health challenges at annual Empower Youth Summit
"It doesn't make you wrong, it doesn't make you weird. It makes you a person. It makes you human," said Dominika Kouassi, a ...
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The Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
In recent years, the relationship between social media use and teen mental health has become a growing concern for ...
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Threats to children from anti-vax views, Plan B with higher BMI, a dim view of tech bans for teen mental health
Today's health news includes understanding Plan B's efficacy for people with higher BMIs, disparities in infant mortality, ...
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SSM Health Medical Minute: Adolescent mental health
Dr. Celia Bangert, a primary care physician with SSM Health Medical Group, says it is normal for teens to pull away from ...
New Jersey teen's nonprofit uses rock climbing to boost physical and mental health while spreading kindness
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
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M Health Fairview teen model treats drug addiction and mental illness together
Teenager turns to M Health Fairview treatment program in Princeton after self-medicating with heavy marijuana use.
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Tyler's House for Teens opens new location, offers youth mental health support
Advocates for youth mental health celebrated with a ribbon cutting for Tyler's House for Teens in Mission, Kansas.