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www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Education

So-called school refusal' must be tackled with compassion, not hard-hearted discipline | Paul Daley

Mental illness and school refusal are prevalent and misunderstood issues that require more understanding and sympathy. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

First state-level look at long COVID reveals the seven hardest-hit states

The prevalence of long COVID varies widely across different states in the US, with some states experiencing higher rates than others.
The CDC's estimates are based on survey responses and define long COVID as any self-reported symptoms lasting 3 or more months after a COVID-19 infection. [ more ]
Medscape
3 months ago
Mental health

Youth Mental Health in 'Dire Straits'

1 in 10 young people have a mental health disorder
Concerns about the lifelong impact of mental health disorders [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Four years after first Covid case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?

After two years of intermittent lockdowns, the UK government lifted all legal Covid rules in February 2022.
The estimated prevalence of Covid in England and Scotland is 2.3%, with a decrease from previous weeks. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Parenting

Where Teens Used to Hang Out

Readers share stories of social life before technology took over.
Activities like playing outside, going to school events, and hanging out with peers were common before technology became prevalent. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Health

Exhausted America: CDC says 3.3 million people suffer chronic fatigue syndrome

Approximately 3.3 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a new study by the CDC.
The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome is higher than previously suggested, indicating that the condition is not rare. [ more ]
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