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77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds

LGBTQ employees experience workplace sexual harassment at disproportionately higher rates, with 77% of LGBTQ young people reporting such incidents.

Liz Kendall says young people who won't take up work will lose benefits

Young people refusing jobs or training will face sanctions on their benefits, aiming to reduce government welfare spending.

77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds

LGBTQ employees experience workplace sexual harassment at disproportionately higher rates, with 77% of LGBTQ young people reporting such incidents.

Liz Kendall says young people who won't take up work will lose benefits

Young people refusing jobs or training will face sanctions on their benefits, aiming to reduce government welfare spending.
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#mental-health

Young Britons turn to social media for self-diagnosis amid mounting mental health concerns

Young people increasingly self-diagnose mental health issues influenced by social media without professional consultation.

The rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to young people increased 64% quicker during the pandemic, notably among young women.
Male adolescents showed decreased antidepressant dispensing rates but higher rates of suicide attempts during the pandemic.

Step Up: Our call to politicans from all sides to get young Londoners the support they need

The Evening Standard is calling for politicians to work together to improve the mental health and life chances of young people in London.
The newspaper outlined steps that should be taken, such as providing access to mental health counsellors and increasing work experience opportunities.

Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds

Consuming energy drinks may increase the risk of mental health issues in young people.
The caffeine content in energy drinks is much higher than in other beverages.

Young Britons turn to social media for self-diagnosis amid mounting mental health concerns

Young people increasingly self-diagnose mental health issues influenced by social media without professional consultation.

The rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to young people increased 64% quicker during the pandemic, notably among young women.
Male adolescents showed decreased antidepressant dispensing rates but higher rates of suicide attempts during the pandemic.

Step Up: Our call to politicans from all sides to get young Londoners the support they need

The Evening Standard is calling for politicians to work together to improve the mental health and life chances of young people in London.
The newspaper outlined steps that should be taken, such as providing access to mental health counsellors and increasing work experience opportunities.

Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds

Consuming energy drinks may increase the risk of mental health issues in young people.
The caffeine content in energy drinks is much higher than in other beverages.
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#australia

Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people's voices with world-first social media ban

Meta opposes Australia's under-16 social media ban, citing a lack of evidence consideration and young people's voices.

Number of young Australians in psychological distress continues sharp rise

Psychological distress is on the rise in Australia, with a consistent upward trend since 2013.
Young people, particularly those aged 15-24, are experiencing the highest levels of psychological distress.

Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people's voices with world-first social media ban

Meta opposes Australia's under-16 social media ban, citing a lack of evidence consideration and young people's voices.

Number of young Australians in psychological distress continues sharp rise

Psychological distress is on the rise in Australia, with a consistent upward trend since 2013.
Young people, particularly those aged 15-24, are experiencing the highest levels of psychological distress.
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Dying for a tan: The rise in sunbed use with melanotan, the illegal nasal spray that boosts tan -with serious side effects

Sunbed use remains popular among young people in Ireland despite well-known risks like skin cancer.

Teenagers take up empty shop to show their creative talents

The Creative Cove pop-up makerspace in Brentwood aims to boost young people's careers in creative industries through mentoring and hands-on experiences.

Croydon school receives royal visit from Duchess of York

Princess Beatrice highlights the importance of storytelling for young people's development.
#colorectal-cancer

Colorectal Cancer Is Becoming More Common For People Under 50. But Why?

Colorectal cancer cases are increasing in young people globally, including in Europe and the US.
Death from colorectal cancer is expected to rise in young men in Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK and in young women in Germany in 2024.

Doctors said moms' bowel changes were hemorrhoids thanks to pregnancy. It was colon cancer

Pregnant women with colorectal cancer symptoms might be misdiagnosed due to similarities with pregnancy-related issues.

Colorectal Cancer Is Becoming More Common For People Under 50. But Why?

Colorectal cancer cases are increasing in young people globally, including in Europe and the US.
Death from colorectal cancer is expected to rise in young men in Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK and in young women in Germany in 2024.

Doctors said moms' bowel changes were hemorrhoids thanks to pregnancy. It was colon cancer

Pregnant women with colorectal cancer symptoms might be misdiagnosed due to similarities with pregnancy-related issues.
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Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?

Mental health awareness campaigns may have unintended negative consequences on young people by causing over-interpretation of symptoms and creating prevalence inflation.

Vaping now more common than smoking among young people and the risks go beyond lung and brain damage

Vaping among young people surpasses cigarette smoking, driven by curiosity, flavors, and peer connections, posing risks like brain and lung harm.

Surge in number of young people coming to food charities for help for the first time

Young people aged 18-25 increasingly seek help from charities for emergency food support, doubling within a year due to the rising cost of living.

This neighbourhood is officially the loneliest in London

London has areas with high loneliness rates, particularly affecting young people.
Young women and renters are disproportionately affected by loneliness in central London.

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

Cancer survivor lists five key symptoms you may not be aware of

Student Faaiza Bashir wants to raise awareness of five cancer symptoms that many young people are unaware of.
Cancer is often a taboo subject in Asian communities, but Faaiza hopes that being open about her experience can encourage others to seek support.

Young drivers could risk fraud for cheaper car insurance, industry warns

A quarter of young people would lie on car insurance applications to get cheaper policies
Fronting, which is fraudulent, is where someone is added to a policy as a named driver when they should have one of their own, in order to save money.

Schoolboys made fun of girl in group chat ahead of her death, inquest told

A group chat run by schoolboys at the Jewish Free School in London was allegedly used to cyber-bully a 14-year-old girl who later died by suicide.
The boys in the group chat shared nude photos of girls, made fun of their appearances, and even photoshopped girls' faces onto pornographic bodies.
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