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#suicide-prevention
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Liberal Misinformation Bubble About Youth Gender Medicine

When Justice Samuel Alito challenged the ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio on such claims during oral arguments, Strangio made a startling admission. He conceded that there is no evidence to support the idea that medical transition reduces adolescent suicide rates.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Aaron Sorkin will direct a sequel to 'The Social Network' inspired by The Facebook Files

Sorkin, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for the original film, will write and direct the new installment. Sorkin, Todd Black, Peter Rice, and Stuart Besser are also producers on the project.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ruling on gender-affirming care for minors will impair sex-based discrimination cases, say critics

The decision left Meredithe McNamara, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine who specializes in adolescent medicine, devastated and scared.
LGBT
#screen-time
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

New Study Offers A Surprising Take On Middle Schoolers & Smartphones

Smartphone ownership among older kids may enhance well-being, countering fears of negative impacts.
A survey indicates children with smartphones report less depression and anxiety.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

New Study Offers A Surprising Take On Middle Schoolers & Smartphones

Smartphone ownership among older kids may enhance well-being, countering fears of negative impacts.
A survey indicates children with smartphones report less depression and anxiety.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Eoin Whelan: If you think social media is bad for children, wait until you hear what they used to say about books

Fear surrounding social media's impact on youth mental health may be exaggerated, drawing parallels to historical moral panics over technology.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds

Higher social media use is linked to increased depressive symptoms in youth, suggesting a worrying relationship impacting their mental health.
fromPhys
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet-global evidence suggests otherwise

fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise

Social media marketing
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Eoin Whelan: If you think social media is bad for children, wait until you hear what they used to say about books

Fear surrounding social media's impact on youth mental health may be exaggerated, drawing parallels to historical moral panics over technology.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds

Higher social media use is linked to increased depressive symptoms in youth, suggesting a worrying relationship impacting their mental health.
fromPhys
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet-global evidence suggests otherwise

fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Core Influences on Youth Mental Health Haven't Gone Away

Youth mental health issues are influenced by both modern factors like smartphones and traditional ones such as genetics and early adversity.
#gender-affirming-care
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

AAP Pushes Back On HHS Guidelines for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

The HHS report raises concerns about the efficacy of gender-affirming care for children, contradicting established medical consensus.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

AAP Pushes Back On HHS Guidelines for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

The HHS report raises concerns about the efficacy of gender-affirming care for children, contradicting established medical consensus.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Punching walls' and shouting': Inside the rise of children reporting anger issues

Childline reports an increase in counseling sessions for anger management among children and young people, indicating rising emotional struggles.
The NSPCC highlights a troubling trend of youth struggling to manage their emotions, necessitating more support services.
#social-media-ban
#education-reform
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

We Might Teach Young People to Affirm Life, Not Just Cope

The youth today struggle with productivity ideals that stifle joy and creativity.
Gilles Deleuze's philosophy proposes changing passive emotional states into active desires.
Promoting educational environments based on joy, rather than compliance, is essential.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

We Might Teach Young People to Affirm Life, Not Just Cope

The youth today struggle with productivity ideals that stifle joy and creativity.
Gilles Deleuze's philosophy proposes changing passive emotional states into active desires.
Promoting educational environments based on joy, rather than compliance, is essential.
#online-safety
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety

Esther Ghey emphasizes urgent action needed for online safety to protect young lives.
Online Safety Bill discussions concerning trade could endanger youth safety.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sex, Tech, and Masculinity

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' highlights the struggles boys face, emphasizing the role of sexual shame and societal factors in their mental health crisis.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety

Esther Ghey emphasizes urgent action needed for online safety to protect young lives.
Online Safety Bill discussions concerning trade could endanger youth safety.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sex, Tech, and Masculinity

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' highlights the struggles boys face, emphasizing the role of sexual shame and societal factors in their mental health crisis.
#community-support
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states - but some regions are worse

LGBTQ+ youth face significant mental health challenges and discrimination across the U.S., with regional differences impacting their well-being.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states - but some regions are worse

LGBTQ+ youth face significant mental health challenges and discrimination across the U.S., with regional differences impacting their well-being.
#education-policy
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Racism and Mental Health: What Every Parent Should Know

Racism adversely affects youth mental health, leading to stress and depression.
Racial discrimination can result in PTSD symptoms among children.
Academic performance can suffer due to racial stress.
Parental support is crucial for building resilience against racial adversity.
Health
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago

Why LGBTQ+ youth have high rate of mental health struggles and how to address them

LGBTQ+ young people face significant mental health challenges compared to their straight and cisgender peers, including discrimination and lack of parental support.
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