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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Skateboarding helps Gaza children with trauma amid ruins, adds rare joy

A mobile skatepark moving between displacement camps in Gaza is providing rare mental health support to children trapped in one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, where trauma and grief are rife. Amid the wreckage of Gaza City, where collapsed buildings and twisted concrete dominate the landscape, a group of young Palestinians has transformed the destruction into an unlikely playground.
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fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Digital Reset That Kids (and Parents) Need Right Now

Excessive screen time harms children's mental health and adds stress to parenting.
American kids require a digital reset post-pandemic, with parental involvement being key.
Parent communities play a vital role in establishing healthy digital norms.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Denmark to ban social media for under-15s as PM warns it is stealing childhood'

Denmark will ban social media for under-15s, allow parental consent from 13, citing links to anxiety, depression, reduced interaction, reading difficulties and harmful screen exposure.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Jasleen Kaur, Michael Rakowitz, Jeremy Deller and Massive Attack among 77 creatives to join Gaza fundraiser poster campaign

Seventy-seven artists contributed posters to a fundraising book supporting the Ajyal Foundation for Education, which supplies rehabilitation and mental health support for children focused on Gaza.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Children detained under Mental Health Act held for hours in A&E departments

Young children detained under the Mental Health Act are frequently held for many hours in A&E under police control instead of specialist mental health suites.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Political Violence Becomes Kids' Content

Continuous, repetitive media exposure to violent or traumatic events saturates children's feeds and can produce vicarious trauma and increased psychological stress before adults can intervene.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mum 'angry' at adopted child therapy funding cuts

Government reduced per-child adoption therapy funding from £7,500 to £3,000, restricting specialist therapy access and prompting parental fears about children’s regression and wellbeing.
Mental health
fromFuturism
3 months ago

A New Paper Just Found Something Horrifying About Kids Who Get Phones Early in Life

Access to smartphones before age 13 increases severe mental health issues in young adults.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

6 Ways to Help a Child With Neuroinflammation Navigate Summer

Low-demand, familiar routines help children with neuroimmune reactive avoidance feel safer during summer by providing predictable daily structure, which supports nervous system regulation.
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US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Real risk to youth mental health is 'addictive use,' not screen time alone, study finds

Addictive use of technology correlates with higher suicidal thoughts in children, not just screen time duration.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Nebraska to adopt law aimed at curbing kids' time online

The Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act requires platforms to allow users to opt out of recommendation algorithms to combat prolonged screen time, particularly among kids.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

My 7-year-old is taking medication for anxiety. He's happier and more engaged with our family.

Medication like Zoloft can significantly improve a child's engagement and mood when dealing with anxiety.
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