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Government needs TikTok strategy to combat misinformation, say MPs

Government urged to develop TikTok strategy to counter misinformation among young people. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Things I'm ashamed to admit': TikTok trend driving new level of oversharing

Social media oversharing vs. genuine sharing on platforms like TikTok.

Young people using social media to express genuine struggles and challenges. [ more ]

Mail Online

Social media marketing

New York City declares social media an 'environmental toxin'

Mayor of NYC declares social media an 'environmental toxin' and 'public health hazard'

Social media blamed for mental health crisis among children and teens [ more ]

ABC News

Social media marketing

New York City mayor declares social media an 'environmental toxin'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams classifies social media as a public health hazard and environmental toxin.

Adams claims that social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook are fueling a mental health crisis with addictive and dangerous features. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC politics

Hochul takes aim at social media as she pledges to improve mental health in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to crack down on social media companies as part of her multi-year $1 billion mental health initiative.

Hochul supports legislation to protect children's privacy and regulate algorithms that target them on social media. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

New Hulu documentary highlights students at historic Black boarding school

The documentary 'Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story' highlights the experiences of students at an old Black boarding school in Mississippi.

The film portrays the students navigating education, friendships, racial issues, and responsibility with maturity beyond their years. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Education

Sadiq Khan launches 'London Inclusion Charter' to tackle youth violence

Sadiq Khan has launched an inclusion charter for London aimed at lowering school suspensions and preventing young people from becoming involved in crime.

There is a correlation between children with a history of either suspension or exclusion from school and violence. [ more ]

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Editorial: Critical thinking is losing out to TikTok. A Thanksgiving intervention might help.

TikTok videos on Osama bin Laden's Letter to America highlight the app's ability to corrupt young minds.

Antisemitism has re-emerged in troubling ways within left-leaning communities and educational institutions.

Jewish parents are expressing concern over the amount of antisemitism on TikTok. [ more ]

BBC News

London

Tackling knife crime through simulation

The SHARP project uses dramatised scenes of a stabbing to educate students about the long-term impacts of knife crime.

The project aims to encourage students to reflect on the potential consequences of being a victim or attacker of knife crime.

The project has been successful in engaging students through real-life experiences and has received support from professionals in the field. [ more ]

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Bustle

Kate Middleton's Pre-Royal "Blair Waldorf" Era Is Going Viral On TikTok

TikTok is sharing viral paparazzi shots of Kate Middleton from her pre-royal partying days

Fans are supportive of Middleton's youthful experiences and how she has matured [ more ]

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California youth, and their parents, can access free mental health app

Two new apps are available in California to provide mental health resources to youth.

The apps offer features such as one-on-one coaching, peer support, wellness exercises, and local resource information. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

1 week ago

Germany news

Four teenagers investigated over attack on German MEP

Increase in aggression towards public officials in Germany. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

London

15-year-old critically injured after riding on top of GO Train | CBC News

The incident involved a 15-year-old boy critically injured after colliding with a stationary object on top of a moving GO Train. [ more ]

Pitchfork

4 weeks ago

Music

Belle and Sebastian Share New Song "What Happened to You, Son?"

A scrapped song from Belle and Sebastian's 2023 album reflects on the obsession with pop stars and music in youth. [ more ]

HuffPost

2 months ago

Parenting

New Study Reveals The 1 Simple, Free Activity That Can Improve Mental Health In Minutes

Being in natural spaces improves well-being immediately for youth.

One can experience benefits of 'forest bathing' in urban nature spots. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

I still love my husband after 30 years. But I've no idea how we've stayed together | Emma Beddington

Love and reflection on an anniversary

Reflection on the journey of a long-term relationship [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Right-wing politics

Opinion | Only America Can Save the Future

Chinese youth are using the slang term 'run' to express a desire to flee from China and emigrate to other countries.

The migrant surge at the southern border of the United States now includes thousands of Chinese nationals each month. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

LGBT

Opinion | The Complexities of Transgender Care for Kids

More children and teenagers today are identifying as transgender, with 1.6 million people in the United States identifying as transgender.

There is a subset of youth who initially identify as transgender but later come to change their minds. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman and Hillary Clinton share visions for teens using AI, child well-being

Teens and children feel that politicians do not make decisions that reflect their needs.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman envisions a future where AI tools are integrated into daily life for increased efficiency and productivity. [ more ]

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Film

An iconic baseball film and the clothes that defined it

The Sandlot represents the essence of being young and the nostalgia of simpler times.

The fashion in The Sandlot, particularly the worn-in jeans and simple tops, enhances the yearning for a carefree youth. [ more ]

Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care - Bronx Times

$50 million in funding announced for the expansion of mental health facilities in New York, part of a $1 billion investment.

Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights the need for mental health services, especially for youth, and plans to address social media algorithms that expose kids to harmful content. [ more ]

The Mercury News

California youth, and their parents, can access free mental health app

The new year is bringing new mental health resources to California's youth, right on their phones.

Los Angeles Times

Suicides in U.S. hit historic high in 2022, driven by increase among older adults

Suicide rates among older adults reached a historic high in the US last year, while rates decreased among youth.

The US suicide rate was 14.3 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2022, the highest since 1941.

Elderly men had the highest suicide rate among all demographic groups. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

California to offer free mental health app to teens and young adults. Who qualifies?

California will offer an anonymous and free mental health app for teens to young adults starting early next year.

The app, called CalHOPE Youth, will provide services such as a personal journal, interactive tools, anonymous chats, and educational content.

The app is part of California's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative to address the mental health needs of families. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Education

How Do You Respond to a Young Person Upset by Racist Jokes at School?

Students seeking advice on stopping racism in their schools need practical solutions

Educators and adults should not offer platitudes, but provide practical guidance on addressing racism in schools [ more ]

euronews

Social media companies make billions in ad revenue from US minors

Social media companies generate billions of dollars in ad revenue from US minors, a new study shows.In Europe, a new law bans targeted advertising towards youth.

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www.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

Third of teenagers have seen real-life violence on TikTok, research suggests

A third of 13 to 17-year-olds have seen real-life violence on TikTok in the past year.

Fight footage is the most common type of violent material viewed on social media platforms.

Social media companies need to do more to protect children from violent content. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Chelsea

Chelsea's league-high 56 bookings not down to indiscipline, claims Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has denied Chelsea have a discipline problem despite racking up the most yellow cards in the Premier League and having Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer suspended for Wednesday's match at home to Crystal Palace.

Los Angeles Times

Boston Bruins

Mick Cronin's first UCLA team provided template Bruins must embrace

UCLA's youth was evident in repeated mistakes

UCLA's start to the season is reminiscent of Coach Mick Cronin's first season [ more ]

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Digital life

Social media addiction: How can we avoid it? DW 12/02/2023

Social media addiction is on the rise, particularly among young people

Social media can have both positive and negative effects, depending on how it is used [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

Younger Britons are more pro-EU but fixing' Brexit not their priority

Younger generations in the UK have a growing confidence in the EU, with a majority wanting a closer relationship and believing that leaving the EU was a mistake.

Older generations are also showing greater faith in the EU, possibly influenced by the EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Best for Britain campaign group found that 60% of people aged 18 to 24 believe the UK was wrong to leave the EU, reflecting a sentiment among young people that Brexit has caused more problems than it has fixed. [ more ]

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Environment

Africa's youth demand more climate action DW 11/28/2023

Africa contributes only 4% to global carbon emissions.

Africa's youth are demanding more funds to help the continent cope with the effects of climate change. [ more ]

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English Premier League

Chido Obi-Martin and 13-year-old Max Dowman score braces as Arsenal U16s beat Derby County 4-1

Max Dowman scored twice for Arsenal U16s in a 4-1 win against Derby County

Chido Obi-Martin also scored two goals in the same match

Arsenal U16s have won all three of their games in the Premier League Cup this season [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Media industry

How Topo magazine uses comics to tell the news to French teens

Topo is an illustrated news magazine that aims to get young people interested in news by telling stories through comic strips.

The magazine targets 13- to 15-year-olds and uses the graphic-novel format to provide context and make information more playful and interesting.

Topo is created by a small team and covers a wide range of topics, including international politics, science, and pop culture. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Mental health

Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows

More than 1 in 10 17-19 year olds in England have an eating disorder.

Rates of eating disorders are four times higher in girls aged 11-16 compared to boys.

A fifth of 8-16 year olds and almost a quarter of 17-19 year olds have a probable mental disorder. [ more ]

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