#childrens-mental-health

#childrens-mental-health

Mental health integration in everyday settings like schools can help reach more children without stigmatization. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Therapy becoming mainstream among kids

Focus on group therapy and community support for children's mental health [ more ]

COVID-19 school closures negatively impacted children's mental health.

Media's focus on COVID-19 impact ignored harm caused by isolation to children. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Children in Gaza suffering mental harm from conflict

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to conflict and blockade [ more ]

Pandemic's long-term impact on children's mental health

Socioeconomic disparities in pandemic effects [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Acknowledge what happened and be close and listen to your children

Get professional help for your children if there are signs of emotional crisis [ more ]

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. [ more ]

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. [ more ]