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Is Too Little Play Hurting Our Kids?

Lack of independence and unsupervised play among children is linked to increasing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Children learn problem-solving skills and build resilience through independent activities and play.

If you've got children, you need to watch Swiped and see how sick their phones are making them | Simon Jenkins

Smartphone addiction in children correlates with increased anxiety and depression, impacting their social skills and mental health.

Jaw-dropping' number of children in England with anxiety shocks even professionals

The number of children referred for anxiety to NHS services has reached record levels, highlighting a serious mental health crisis.
Factors contributing to rising anxiety among children include economic crises, academic pressure, and the climate emergency.

Is Too Little Play Hurting Our Kids?

Lack of independence and unsupervised play among children is linked to increasing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Children learn problem-solving skills and build resilience through independent activities and play.

If you've got children, you need to watch Swiped and see how sick their phones are making them | Simon Jenkins

Smartphone addiction in children correlates with increased anxiety and depression, impacting their social skills and mental health.

Jaw-dropping' number of children in England with anxiety shocks even professionals

The number of children referred for anxiety to NHS services has reached record levels, highlighting a serious mental health crisis.
Factors contributing to rising anxiety among children include economic crises, academic pressure, and the climate emergency.
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#gaza-conflict

Daily briefing: A solar eclipse, courageous penguins and volcanic smoke rings: the best science images of the year

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is functioning well after emerging from a crater, contributing to our understanding of Mars.

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 158

Children in Gaza suffering mental harm from conflict
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to conflict and blockade

Daily briefing: A solar eclipse, courageous penguins and volcanic smoke rings: the best science images of the year

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is functioning well after emerging from a crater, contributing to our understanding of Mars.

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 158

Children in Gaza suffering mental harm from conflict
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to conflict and blockade
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#legislation

I've seen too much heartbreak -House must pass landmark Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act aims to combat social media harms affecting children's mental health and safety.

Australia bans social media for under 16s

Australia has enacted a law banning social media for children under 16 to protect mental health, despite tech company opposition.

Banning smartphones from school? What a brilliant idea | Catherine Price

Banning smartphones in schools can positively impact students' focus and social interaction, with potential legislation in New York coming up.

I've seen too much heartbreak -House must pass landmark Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act aims to combat social media harms affecting children's mental health and safety.

Australia bans social media for under 16s

Australia has enacted a law banning social media for children under 16 to protect mental health, despite tech company opposition.

Banning smartphones from school? What a brilliant idea | Catherine Price

Banning smartphones in schools can positively impact students' focus and social interaction, with potential legislation in New York coming up.
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#parenting

Is A Warning Label To Social Media Coming?

United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for warning labels on social media due to mental health concerns, similar to those on cigarettes and alcohol.

'Dad, is the world going to end?' How to talk to your kids about the election

Children are experiencing anxiety related to political events, influenced by social media, and parents need to initiate conversations to address these concerns.

Mental Health Awareness Month: How to talk to kids when violent events happen

Talking openly about violence with kids can help them process events and connect emotionally with caregivers.

Is A Warning Label To Social Media Coming?

United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for warning labels on social media due to mental health concerns, similar to those on cigarettes and alcohol.

'Dad, is the world going to end?' How to talk to your kids about the election

Children are experiencing anxiety related to political events, influenced by social media, and parents need to initiate conversations to address these concerns.

Mental Health Awareness Month: How to talk to kids when violent events happen

Talking openly about violence with kids can help them process events and connect emotionally with caregivers.
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New lawsuits against TikTok mirror those against Big Tobacco and Purdue Pharma

TikTok faces lawsuits from 14 states, paralleling past legal actions against Big Tobacco and opioid makers for harming children.

C Spire Launches New Parental Control Features

C Spire is enhancing parental controls to improve child safety in the digital world.
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Australia to Set New Age Limits for Social Media to Protect Children's Mental Health

Australia plans to legislate new age limits for social media to protect children's mental health and restrict access to inappropriate content.

NY passes milestone ban on 'addictive' social media feeds for children

New York passed a law to give parents more control over children's social media use, potentially impacting nationwide regulations.

Australia to Set New Age Limits for Social Media to Protect Children's Mental Health

Australia plans to legislate new age limits for social media to protect children's mental health and restrict access to inappropriate content.

NY passes milestone ban on 'addictive' social media feeds for children

New York passed a law to give parents more control over children's social media use, potentially impacting nationwide regulations.
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How Google and Selena Gomez are partnering to help teens

Google.org funds projects for children's mental health in schools on DonorsChoose platform with $10 million, emphasizing mindfulness and wellness.
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Episode 3: Jane the Brain and the Upset Reset

Jane the Brain video series helps kids understand and cope with big emotions like stress and sadness.

Episode 2: Jane the Brain and the Frustration Sensation

Jane the Brain video series from NIMH helps kids understand and manage big emotions.

Episode 3: Jane the Brain and the Upset Reset

Jane the Brain video series helps kids understand and cope with big emotions like stress and sadness.

Episode 2: Jane the Brain and the Frustration Sensation

Jane the Brain video series from NIMH helps kids understand and manage big emotions.
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America's mental health treatment is lagging

Mental health integration in everyday settings like schools can help reach more children without stigmatization.
#community-support

The 1 thing relationship expert Esther Perel says parents get wrong about child therapy

Therapy becoming mainstream among kids
Focus on group therapy and community support for children's mental health

Primary schools in Romford and Dagenham to start mental health counselling

Children's charity Place2Be assigns full-time mental health practitioners at primary schools to provide direct help to youngsters aged five and above.

The 1 thing relationship expert Esther Perel says parents get wrong about child therapy

Therapy becoming mainstream among kids
Focus on group therapy and community support for children's mental health

Primary schools in Romford and Dagenham to start mental health counselling

Children's charity Place2Be assigns full-time mental health practitioners at primary schools to provide direct help to youngsters aged five and above.
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#pandemic-impact

Young Reporter | The Ink of Covid Still Stains. Gisele Way, SJS.

Pandemic's long-term impact on children's mental health
Socioeconomic disparities in pandemic effects

Dr. Phil and 'The View' hosts clash after he says kids suffered more from school lockdowns than COVID

Lockdowns during the pandemic had negative impacts on children's mental health and safety.
Dr Phil criticized the decision to shut down schools and highlighted the negative consequences on children.

Young Reporter | The Ink of Covid Still Stains. Gisele Way, SJS.

Pandemic's long-term impact on children's mental health
Socioeconomic disparities in pandemic effects

Dr. Phil and 'The View' hosts clash after he says kids suffered more from school lockdowns than COVID

Lockdowns during the pandemic had negative impacts on children's mental health and safety.
Dr Phil criticized the decision to shut down schools and highlighted the negative consequences on children.
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Dr. Phil exposes 'The View' and other media responsible for lockdown harms to our kids

COVID-19 school closures negatively impacted children's mental health.
Media's focus on COVID-19 impact ignored harm caused by isolation to children.
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The 1 Thing That Child Therapists Say Harms Kids' Happiness The Most

Children's mental health in the U.S. is declining despite advancements in treatment.
The pandemic has worsened the already declining emotional well-being of kids.

Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes

Social media's impact on children's mental health requires warning labels as seen with cigarettes.

Kids shouldn't be on social media AT ALL

Mark Zuckerberg apologized for online child sex abuse at a Senate hearing.
The harmful effects of social media on children's mental and emotional health should be a concern for parents.

The 1 Thing That Child Therapists Say Harms Kids' Happiness The Most

Children's mental health in the U.S. is declining despite advancements in treatment.
The pandemic has worsened the already declining emotional well-being of kids.

Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes

Social media's impact on children's mental health requires warning labels as seen with cigarettes.

Kids shouldn't be on social media AT ALL

Mark Zuckerberg apologized for online child sex abuse at a Senate hearing.
The harmful effects of social media on children's mental and emotional health should be a concern for parents.
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Harriette Cole: All I remember of this horrible event is my friends whispering together

Acknowledge what happened and be close and listen to your children
Get professional help for your children if there are signs of emotional crisis

Jarvis: Pioneering Oregon project targets youth mental health crisis

Children and teens in the United States are struggling with higher levels of depression and anxiety.
The number of kids who need mental health help exceeds the number of available mental health providers.

Social media apps made $11 billion from children and teens in 2022

Social media platforms generated $11 billion in revenue from advertising targeting children and teenagers, with Snaphat, TikTok, and YouTube earning the highest share.
There is mounting pressure for social media platforms to take meaningful steps to protect children.

Study reveals concerning' rise in antipsychotic drugs being prescribed to children

Doctors in Australia are increasingly prescribing antipsychotic drugs to children and adolescents.
The use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents has risen from 2% in 2011 to 2.9% in 2017.

morrama's colorful AI tools with a 'midjourney' printer can support children's mental health

Morrama proposes Mindful AI tools for children to support mental health.
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