RT @RoisinMichaux: Belgian parents are trying to raise the alarm about the disturbing explosion in young people claiming to be transgender… #Transgender #YouthMentalHealth #Belgium #BE
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Alphabet's YouTube and Snap have reached settlements in a case brought by a Kentucky school district seeking compensation for costs related to a youth mental health crisis allegedly exacerbated by social media, while litigation against Meta and TikTok is set for trial on June 15. #SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth #Litigation #US #CA #KY
YouTube, Snap settle school district's social media addiction claims
Sociolog Iulian Stanescu varuje, že současné děti a mladí lidé jsou emocionálně křehčí než předchozí generace, což je důsledkem zvýšeného času stráveného online a nedostatku osobních interakcí, což vede k osamělosti, úzkosti a dalším psychickým problémům. #EmotionalFragility #DigitalAddiction #YouthMentalHealth
Today's children, more emotionally fragile than previous generations (sociologist)
It was great to visit Jigsaw in Navan today. There has been a massive increase in youth metal health referals in Meath this year. We need as a society to stop and work out why it's becoming harder to be a young person in Ireland today. https://t.co/rJSUxr9rHW #YouthMentalHealth #Ireland #MentalHealthAwareness #IE
A group of teenagers, including 14-year-old Imogen, is participating in a groundbreaking research project in Bradford that requires them to limit their social media use to assess the impacts on mental health, with the trial involving over 200 pupils and aiming to gather insights into anxiety, depression, and sleep disruptions linked to social media habits. #SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth #ScreenTime #GB #AU
'I only talk to my friends on my phone - I don't meet them'
The article discusses mixed results from cellphone bans in schools, highlighting that while such bans reduce phone usage, they do not significantly improve test scores and may lead to increased suspensions, emphasizing the need for a broader approach to youth mental health that includes teaching digital literacy and setting boundaries. #DigitalLiteracy #YouthMentalHealth #EducationReform #AU #US
Opinion | Facing the Reality of Cellphones in School
The article discusses the mixed results of cellphone bans in schools, emphasizing that while they may reduce phone usage, they do not significantly improve academic performance and can lead to negative consequences, highlighting the need for more comprehensive youth mental health solutions that focus on teaching digital literacy and promoting open communication rather than strict restrictions. #DigitalLiteracy #YouthMentalHealth #ScreenTimeLimits #US #AU
Opinion | Facing the Reality of Cellphones in School
In Italien wurde von Elternverbänden sowie Vertretern aus Wissenschaft und Justiz eine erste europaweite Sammelklage gegen Meta und TikTok eingereicht, in der den Plattformen vorgeworfen wird, Minderjährige gezielt an soziale Medien zu binden und deren psychische Gesundheit zu gefährden, während Forderungen nach strengeren Altersverifikationssystemen und der Abschaffung suchtfördernder Funktionen erhoben werden. #SocialMediaLawsuit #YouthMentalHealth #DigitalSafety
Italien: Sammelklage gegen Meta und TikTok
The closure of specialist inpatient units for young people with severe mental health conditions in the Bristol area has led to the placement of over 100 adolescents far from home, raising concerns about prolonged hospital stays and challenges in transitioning to community care. #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthMentalHealth #InpatientCare #GB #DEV #COR
Riverside unit's continued closure sees teens sent far from home
