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Gen Z is silently struggling with less family support and surging school stress, WHO warns

Youths in Europe, Canada, and Central Asia report declining family support and increased school pressure, impacting their mental health and future life prospects.

Opinion | A.I. Companions and the Mental Health Risks for the Young

A.I. companions pose significant mental health risks to vulnerable teens, emphasizing the need for safety measures and awareness.

LGBTQ+ crisis hotlines report uptick in calls after Trump victory

There is a significant increase in crisis hotline calls from LGBTQ+ youths post-election, primarily driven by fear and isolation.

Community Conversation Webinar Series Video: Is Your Kid Often Angry, Cranky, Irritable?

Understanding irritability in youth is crucial, alongside treatments and their effects on mental health.

Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help

The youth mental health crisis has worsened due to COVID-19, with many children facing rising rates of anxiety and depression.

Climate Heats Up Youth Across the Political Spectrum

Developmentally appropriate narratives are crucial for addressing climate distress in youth.
Adults can use children's literature to help support youths' climate worries and mental health.
Engaging in environmental activism can mitigate climate anxiety among young people.

Gen Z is silently struggling with less family support and surging school stress, WHO warns

Youths in Europe, Canada, and Central Asia report declining family support and increased school pressure, impacting their mental health and future life prospects.

Opinion | A.I. Companions and the Mental Health Risks for the Young

A.I. companions pose significant mental health risks to vulnerable teens, emphasizing the need for safety measures and awareness.

LGBTQ+ crisis hotlines report uptick in calls after Trump victory

There is a significant increase in crisis hotline calls from LGBTQ+ youths post-election, primarily driven by fear and isolation.

Community Conversation Webinar Series Video: Is Your Kid Often Angry, Cranky, Irritable?

Understanding irritability in youth is crucial, alongside treatments and their effects on mental health.

Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help

The youth mental health crisis has worsened due to COVID-19, with many children facing rising rates of anxiety and depression.

Climate Heats Up Youth Across the Political Spectrum

Developmentally appropriate narratives are crucial for addressing climate distress in youth.
Adults can use children's literature to help support youths' climate worries and mental health.
Engaging in environmental activism can mitigate climate anxiety among young people.
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Social media companies made $11 billion in U.S. ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday.

Study: Social media companies made $11B in ad revenue from minors

By Barbara Ortutay and Haleluya Hadera | Associated Press Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday.

Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

Menty B,' grippy sock vacation': Is Gen Z's use of mental health slang helping or hurting?

Mental health conversations are thriving on TikTok, especially among Gen Z
Youth rates of poor mental health are soaring and collective mental health across generations is in rough shape
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As teen suicide spikes, school policies may be making things worse

The median age for teen suicide in Los Angeles County has dropped to 16, the youngest ever.
Experts struggle to explain the increase in teen suicide, with theories including social media, access to firearms, medication regulations, and hormonal contraceptives.
In California, the rate of teen suicide is higher among Black and Asian youths compared to white youths.

He died training for L.A. teen crisis hotline. His parents want all to know the number

Asking someone directly if they are contemplating suicide can save lives.
Many schools in California forbid the acknowledgment of student suicides despite state laws mandating suicide prevention.

As teen suicide spikes, school policies may be making things worse

The median age for teen suicide in Los Angeles County has dropped to 16, the youngest ever.
Experts struggle to explain the increase in teen suicide, with theories including social media, access to firearms, medication regulations, and hormonal contraceptives.
In California, the rate of teen suicide is higher among Black and Asian youths compared to white youths.

He died training for L.A. teen crisis hotline. His parents want all to know the number

Asking someone directly if they are contemplating suicide can save lives.
Many schools in California forbid the acknowledgment of student suicides despite state laws mandating suicide prevention.
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