#youth mental health crisis

#youth mental health crisis

Surgeon General urges a shift in prioritizing parental mental health and support in light of current challenges facing families. [ more ]

Chaplains in public schools aim to address counselor shortage with controversial legislation

Critics raise concerns about putting religious figures in schools for mental health support [ more ]

New York City suing social media companies for youth mental health crisis

New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick running for governor in 2025 [ more ]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok for allegedly fueling a youth mental health crisis.

The lawsuit alleges that the companies purposely designed their platforms to manipulate and addict children and teens to social media applications. [ more ]

Schools are facing challenges in getting parents on board with student mental health treatment.

Some states are looking to streamline access to mental health treatment, while others are proposing further restrictions. [ more ]

CEOs of major platforms were questioned by senators about the impact their platforms have on children's mental health

There has been a significant increase in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide among young people as social media becomes more prevalent [ more ]