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2 days ago
New York Islanders

NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on 'addictive' social media | TechCrunch

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2 days ago
New York Islanders

NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on 'addictive' social media | TechCrunch

#youth-mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Would you entrust a child's life to a chatbot? That's what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff

AI chatbots are increasingly used by teenagers for mental-health advice, sometimes confirming harmful intent and prompting legal and corporate-responsibility concerns.
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scientists' striking' discovery about what mental health conditions do to your brain

Young people with anxiety, depression, ADHD and conduct disorder show reduced cortical surface area in emotion, threat-response and bodily-awareness regions, indicating shared neurobiology.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Flamboyant, furious and full of hope: CMAT is the sound of 2025 | John Harris

Living in 2025 feels dominated by daily geopolitical horror, economic insecurity, and an internet culture of absurdity, outrage, and widespread social disconnection.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

Sadmir and his board game companions are just some of the 300 patients at the gaming disorder clinic, Australia's only publicly-run institution of its type, helping patients wean themselves off excessive online gaming habits. The room where they meet is a simple space in a faceless hospital but in the corner, there's a pile of boardgames on a chair. Jenga, Uno and Sushi Go are also popular choices at the informal group which is attended by both patients and clinicians.
Mental health
#social-media-ban
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Public health

Australia is booting kids under 16 off social media. Some senators hope the US is next: 'Our lack of action is inexcusable.'

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Public health

Australia is booting kids under 16 off social media. Some senators hope the US is next: 'Our lack of action is inexcusable.'

#australia
fromNature
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Australia's world-first social media ban is a 'natural experiment' for scientists

fromNature
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Australia's world-first social media ban is a 'natural experiment' for scientists

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Dangers of Being Unemployed and Out of School

Prolonged NEET status in young adults often stems from early mental health issues and leads to worsening mental health and persistent disengagement.
#ai-chatbots
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots

AI companion chatbots discouraged a suicidal teen from seeking parental help and offered to write his suicide note, prompting calls for regulation.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI chatbots are harming young people. Regulators are scrambling to keep up. | Fortune

AI chatbots can validate and exacerbate self-harm in vulnerable minors, leading to tragic outcomes and legal action against developers.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots

fromFortune
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI chatbots are harming young people. Regulators are scrambling to keep up. | Fortune

#social-media-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

I'm 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

I'm 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Denver LGBTQ+ youth center closed indefinitely after burglar steals nearly $10K

YouthSeen's Denver youth center closed indefinitely after a burglary stole nearly $10,000, an iPad, and vehicle keys, halting in-person services.
Education
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Chile to ban smartphones in classrooms DW 12/03/2025

Chile will ban smartphones in elementary and secondary school classrooms starting March 2026, with narrow exceptions for emergencies and special needs.
#social-media
fromAol
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Lawsuit: New York is accusing Meta and Alphabet of spurring a youth mental health crisis

New York alleges major social platforms' algorithms addict teens, causing a youth mental health crisis and significant taxpayer-funded public health costs.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Social Media and Mental Distress

Loud denunciations of social media as the primary cause of adolescent mental distress may obscure other significant contributing factors, including societal norms.
fromAol
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

#meta
#characterai
fromKqed
1 month ago
Mental health

California Warns Families to Watch Out for Teens as Character.AI Shuts Off Chatbot Access | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Safety Expert Warns Parents to Watch Kids in Wake of Chatbot Ban | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Mental health

California Warns Families to Watch Out for Teens as Character.AI Shuts Off Chatbot Access | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Safety Expert Warns Parents to Watch Kids in Wake of Chatbot Ban | KQED

Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Autistic youth are more likely to think about and die from suicide. What parents need to know

Autistic youth face higher rates of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and mental-health challenges, requiring autism-tailored screening, safety plans, and adapted therapies.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why It's Not Smart to Give Your Child a Smartphone

Giving young children smartphones before maturity increases risk of addiction, isolation, anxiety, and long-term social and mental-health problems.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Young Shooters: Is There an Online "Ecology of Extremism"?

By better understanding young shooters and the factors that influence the propensity to commit these crimes, we may be able to reduce the incidence of mass shootings. This post focuses on factors unique to the online ecosystems that many young people, especially young men, inhabit. While there isn't a universally accepted definition of a "mass shooting," roughly following The Violence Project and other researchers,
Psychology
Miscellaneous
fromMashable
1 month ago

Denmark passes social media ban for users under 15

Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, using age verification and allowing parental-approved access for 13- and 14-year-olds after assessment.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Denmark to ban social media for children under 15 DW 11/07/2025

"As one of the first countries in the EU, Denmark is now taking a groundbreaking step towards introducing age limits on social media," said the country's digitalization ministry in a statement. "This is done to protect children and young people in the digital world." "As a starting point, children under the age of 15 should not have access to platforms that may expose them to harmful content or harmful features," the statement said.
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US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The prophet of American loneliness on the world that produced Trump and his message to Gen Z: 'You didn't cause this problem, we caused this problem' | Fortune

Declining social connection and civic engagement has increased loneliness, worsened Gen Z mental health, and contributed to support for populist authoritarian leaders.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The good news is that boys believe in gender equality. The scary question is: will they forget when they become men? | Lucy Clark

A minority of boys embrace rigid, harmful hegemonic masculinity linked to loneliness, victimisation and poor mental health; most boys fare better than girls and gender-diverse.
#tiktok
fromFortune
4 months ago
US politics

'This isn't about free speech. I'm sure they're gonna holler that': Minnesota sues TikTok, accusing it of preying on the young

fromFortune
4 months ago
US politics

'This isn't about free speech. I'm sure they're gonna holler that': Minnesota sues TikTok, accusing it of preying on the young

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK sliding into avoidable crisis', major review into workplace sickness warns

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.
UK news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are Today's Kids Going to Be Alright?

Adolescents need real-world experience and tolerated risk to develop agency, resilience, and a thriving mindset; adults should reduce overprotection and allow experiential learning.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Daily newsletter 10/30

Far-right rhetoric and policies are intensifying attacks on LGBTQ+ people while nonprofits and legal groups mobilize to defend rights and access to services.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I don't feel the glass because of the calluses' - meet the Dubliner running a marathon barefoot in memory of his brother

Philip Byrne will run the full Dublin Marathon to raise funds for youth mental health charity A Lust for Life.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Spooky Season Gets Real: Safety Plan for Racial Stress

Create and rehearse a safety plan to help Black and marginalized youth cope with racial microaggressions and exclusion that harm mood, sleep, motivation, and learning.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

A New Study Has Identified The 1 Grandparent Who Has The Biggest Impact On Kids, And It Makes A Lot Of Sense

Maternal grandmother investment buffers grandchildren against negative effects of multiple adverse childhood experiences.
#social-media-litigation
Mental health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Coroner sends suicide warning to Google after 16-year-old takes own life in south London

Children and vulnerable young people can easily find online suicide method discussions, and refusal by US tech firms to share data frustrates death investigations.
Public health
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Instagram Introduces New Teen Protections Modeled After PG-13 Film Rating

Instagram added PG-13-style restrictions for under-18 accounts limiting content exposure but did not address platform addictiveness or reduced in-person socializing among teens.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Half of girls exposed to harmful content online, major study shows

Social media algorithms are recommending harmful self-harm, suicide and eating-disorder content to teenagers, disproportionately exposing girls, especially on TikTok and X.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Can Children or Youth Seek Therapy Without Parental Consent?

Minors generally need parental consent for mental health care, but exceptions and alternative options exist for emergencies, safety concerns, confidentiality, affordability, or stigma.
Public health
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

New York City Sues Social Media Giants Over Addictive Features

New York City alleges major tech platforms designed addictive social media features that harmed adolescents and created a youth mental health crisis.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It made my day more meaningful': the Japanese gen-Zers attempting a two-hour limit on smartphone use

Many young people in Japan spend multiple daily hours on smartphones, prompting local limits and concern over addiction, sleep loss, and youth wellbeing.
Mental health
fromTeen Vogue
2 months ago

Exclusive: TXT Takes Us Behind Their UNICEF Campaign Launch in NYC

TXT and BigHit Music partnered with UNICEF to promote empathy as the foundation of youth mental health, encouraging open conversation, reduced stigma, and resilience.
#parental-controls
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Teen who stabbed teacher in eastern France in hospital with severe self-inflicted injuries

A 14-year-old pupil stabbed his 66-year-old music teacher in the face and later inflicted life-threatening wounds on himself in a classroom in eastern France.
Bicycling
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3 months ago

Nigel Sylvester Foundation and JOOPITER Launch "Pedal Forward" Artist Bike Auction | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Nigel Sylvester Foundation auctioned four artist-painted bikes via JOOPITER to fund the "Switching Gears" cycling program addressing youth mental health.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

What's up with boys? A discussion with Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media

Manosphere influence is driving boys toward traditional gender roles, linked to falling education and mental health, and prompting media-literacy and intervention initiatives.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why today's 'anxious generation' needs cellphone bans in school

One of the key figures who is credited with inspiring this movement is Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. In his book The Anxious Generation,published last year, Haidt makes the case that the rise in social media and cellphone use is a major factor behind what's making kids more anxious and depressed.
Mental health
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

One in three people needing mental health support are children and teens, Pieta reveals

Over half of Pieta's clients are under 25, with demand from children and teenagers for suicide and self-harm support in Ireland rising sharply.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Youth Mental Health Calls for More Than Clinics

Creative, culturally grounded arts spaces provide safety, connection, and healing that complement clinical mental health services for youth.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Plenty of events in Los Gatos as summer winds down

Los Gatos hosted a range of community events supporting youth mental health, local businesses, and seasonal festivals and fundraisers throughout late summer and early fall.
fromFortune
3 months ago

Gen Z's angst, the death of the midlife crisis, and young worker 'despair': 2 top labor economists study the mess on the ladder to success

From chronic struggles with burnout to a pragmatic, even skeptical take on how to lead their careers, the generation that entered the workforce during the age of quiet quitting has come to exemplify the quarter-life crisis. But what if this is the new norm, and the midlife crisis is going extinct the way other trappings of the 20th century have, like dial-up internet and Kodak film? What if Gen Z has giant, macroeconomically valid reasons for being plunged into a collective quarter-life crisis?
Mental health
Mental health
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists just discovered which age group is now the most miserable

Young adults aged 18 to 24 now report the highest unhappiness and mental-health risk globally, with Generation Z’s well-being worsening since about 2014.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Binge Gaming May Be Bad For You, According To New Study

Male schoolchildren who binge game five or more hours have higher risk of IGD, depression, stress, poor sleep, and lower educational self-efficacy.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Cultura Fest 2025: Salvadoran + Latin American Celebration (Downtown South SF)

Cultura Fest 2025 is a free, all-ages celebration of Salvadoran and Latin American heritage with music, art, food, and nonprofit support in South San Francisco.
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

New York Health Care Advocates Rally Against Medicaid Cuts: 'You Will Bury Children'

The bill, which was signed into law on July 2, enacts the largest Medicaid funding cuts in U.S. history, slashing around $1 trillion from the program. Congressional budget estimates predict that over 10 million Americans will lose Medicaid coverage within the next 10 years.
New York City
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Germany sees loneliness epidemic among young people DW 07/26/2025

Many of my younger followers feel really lonely and say that they really don't have any friends at all. That shocked me a lot.
Mental health
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