NYC Mayor Eric Adams Op-Ed: 2024, A Record Year of Delivering for New Yorkers
New York City focused on reducing crime and enhancing affordability in 2024, with significant achievements in public safety and housing.
'People have died': TikTok sued by 13 US states on behalf of young users
Thirteen states are suing TikTok for allegedly prioritizing engagement and ad revenue over the safety of young users, claiming its content is addictive.
Op-Ed | 2024: A record year of delivering for New Yorkers | amNewYork
New York City's safety improved with crime down and initiatives for youth mental health support, while also focusing on affordability for working-class New Yorkers.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Op-Ed: 2024, A Record Year of Delivering for New Yorkers
New York City focused on reducing crime and enhancing affordability in 2024, with significant achievements in public safety and housing.
'People have died': TikTok sued by 13 US states on behalf of young users
Thirteen states are suing TikTok for allegedly prioritizing engagement and ad revenue over the safety of young users, claiming its content is addictive.
Op-Ed | 2024: A record year of delivering for New Yorkers | amNewYork
New York City's safety improved with crime down and initiatives for youth mental health support, while also focusing on affordability for working-class New Yorkers.
School stood by as bullies drove a 12-year-old to attempt suicide, lawsuit alleges
Bullying can lead to severe mental health consequences, including suicide attempts and lasting damage.
There is a growing crisis of youth mental health, particularly among children of color.
Societal desensitization towards bullying requires urgent accountability and action.
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.
Teen Mental Health: What's a Parent to Do?
Over 20% of youth experience major depressive episodes, with over half not receiving treatment, highlighting a mental health crisis among teens.
Anti-Trans Laws Linked to Increase in Trans and Nonbinary Youth Suicide Attempts
Anti-transgender policies contribute significantly to a rise in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth.
Parents of teen who took his own life call for more support for trans under-18s
Transgender teenager's tragic suicide due to lengthy NHS gender clinic waiting times highlights urgent need for better support.
Suicidal ideation is terrifying and isolating. This survivor is living proof' recovery is possible.
Youth suicide rates in the U.S. have risen significantly, especially among young girls, but support options and legislation are emerging to combat this issue.
School stood by as bullies drove a 12-year-old to attempt suicide, lawsuit alleges
Bullying can lead to severe mental health consequences, including suicide attempts and lasting damage.
There is a growing crisis of youth mental health, particularly among children of color.
Societal desensitization towards bullying requires urgent accountability and action.
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.
Teen Mental Health: What's a Parent to Do?
Over 20% of youth experience major depressive episodes, with over half not receiving treatment, highlighting a mental health crisis among teens.
Anti-Trans Laws Linked to Increase in Trans and Nonbinary Youth Suicide Attempts
Anti-transgender policies contribute significantly to a rise in suicide attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth.
Parents of teen who took his own life call for more support for trans under-18s
Transgender teenager's tragic suicide due to lengthy NHS gender clinic waiting times highlights urgent need for better support.
Suicidal ideation is terrifying and isolating. This survivor is living proof' recovery is possible.
Youth suicide rates in the U.S. have risen significantly, especially among young girls, but support options and legislation are emerging to combat this issue.
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.
Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids - Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports
Homophobia and transphobia negatively impact all youth, particularly straight cisgender boys, not just LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids - Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports
Homophobia and transphobia negatively impact all youth, particularly straight cisgender boys, not just LGBTQ+ individuals.
Tech firms criticize Australia's 'rushed' social media ban for kids
Australia bans social media for those under 16, raising concerns about the rushed process and potential negative impacts on young people's mental health.
The story behind Australia's social media ban for kids - and how it started with a politician's wife
Australia implements social media ban for under-16s amid concerns over mental health effects.
Public support is high, reflecting widespread concerns over youth social media use.
Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media
Australia implements strict under-16 social media ban, enforcing compliance with substantial fines.
Public largely supports the ban; critics voice concerns over potential harm to vulnerable youth.
Tech firms criticize Australia's 'rushed' social media ban for kids
Australia bans social media for those under 16, raising concerns about the rushed process and potential negative impacts on young people's mental health.
The story behind Australia's social media ban for kids - and how it started with a politician's wife
Australia implements social media ban for under-16s amid concerns over mental health effects.
Public support is high, reflecting widespread concerns over youth social media use.
Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media
Australia implements strict under-16 social media ban, enforcing compliance with substantial fines.
Public largely supports the ban; critics voice concerns over potential harm to vulnerable youth.
CDC confirms link between teen social media use and mental health struggles
Frequent social media use among high school students significantly affects mental health, leading to increased bullying and higher suicide risk.
'This is not free will': Prince Harry blames social media for youth 'epidemic'
Prince Harry emphasizes the need to tackle the epidemic of youth anxiety and isolation caused by social media, calling for accountability from tech companies.
Sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use, study says
There has been a significant rise in problematic social media use among youth since the pandemic, raising urgent concerns about mental health.
California Sues TikTok in Major Lawsuit, Alleges It Exploits Young Users | KQED
TikTok's features are seen as harmful to youth mental health, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Alarming' surge in mental ill health among young people in face of unprecedented' challenges, experts warn
Intergenerational inequality, social media, wage theft, insecure employment, and climate crisis intensify global youth mental ill-health surge.
Will Kids Online, In Fact, Be All Right?
The documentary "Social Studies" explores the alarming effects of social media on L.A. teens' post-pandemic experiences.
CDC confirms link between teen social media use and mental health struggles
Frequent social media use among high school students significantly affects mental health, leading to increased bullying and higher suicide risk.
'This is not free will': Prince Harry blames social media for youth 'epidemic'
Prince Harry emphasizes the need to tackle the epidemic of youth anxiety and isolation caused by social media, calling for accountability from tech companies.
Sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use, study says
There has been a significant rise in problematic social media use among youth since the pandemic, raising urgent concerns about mental health.
California Sues TikTok in Major Lawsuit, Alleges It Exploits Young Users | KQED
TikTok's features are seen as harmful to youth mental health, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Alarming' surge in mental ill health among young people in face of unprecedented' challenges, experts warn
Intergenerational inequality, social media, wage theft, insecure employment, and climate crisis intensify global youth mental ill-health surge.
Will Kids Online, In Fact, Be All Right?
The documentary "Social Studies" explores the alarming effects of social media on L.A. teens' post-pandemic experiences.
A social media ban for everyone is in the national interest not just kids under 16 | Van Badham
The Australian government proposed a ban on social media for citizens under 16, citing mental health concerns and the potential harm social media poses.
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.
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.
Does Your School Use Suicide Prevention Software? We Want to Hear From You.
School districts are using monitoring software to protect students' mental health by detecting potential signs of suicide or self-harm through digital communications.
3% of American High Schoolers Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds
Transgender and gender-questioning teens face severe mental health challenges, with rates of bullying and suicide attempts significantly higher than their cisgender peers.
Our leaders are collaborators with fossil fuel colonialists. This is the source of our communal dread | Tim Winton
Young people's distress is often a legitimate response to their circumstances, rather than a mere choice for attention.
Elders may overlook their own communal anguish while criticizing younger generations.
Anti-trans laws cause increase in suicide attempts according to massive new study - LGBTQ Nation
Anti-trans laws have been shown to increase youth suicide attempts by up to 72%.
Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health
Research is needed to improve access and quality of youth mental health care, especially for underserved populations.
The youth mental health crisis necessitates practical, research-based interventions to reduce barriers to care.
What happens when climate change and the mental-health crisis collide?
Climate change exacerbates mental illness and distress globally, impacting nearly one billion people, including teenagers.
Climate-related trauma, such as heatwaves and floods, contributes to eco-anxiety and other psychological responses, affecting daily lives and mental health.
Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health
Research is needed to improve access and quality of youth mental health care, especially for underserved populations.
The youth mental health crisis necessitates practical, research-based interventions to reduce barriers to care.
What happens when climate change and the mental-health crisis collide?
Climate change exacerbates mental illness and distress globally, impacting nearly one billion people, including teenagers.
Climate-related trauma, such as heatwaves and floods, contributes to eco-anxiety and other psychological responses, affecting daily lives and mental health.
Mental Health Services Should Be On Site in Vulnerable Housing Communities
Mental health crises in NYC disproportionately impact at-risk populations, affecting job security and housing stability.
A Fresh Approach to a Crisis
Excessive focus on mental health discussions may lead young people to interpret mild suffering as psychiatric disorders, potentially worsening their problems.
Mental Health Services Should Be On Site in Vulnerable Housing Communities
Mental health crises in NYC disproportionately impact at-risk populations, affecting job security and housing stability.
A Fresh Approach to a Crisis
Excessive focus on mental health discussions may lead young people to interpret mild suffering as psychiatric disorders, potentially worsening their problems.
Thousands of Brooklyn teens sign up for free tele-mental health therapy
6,800 teens signed up for NYC Teenspace mental health therapy program. Brooklyn leads in signups. City tackles mental health and social media issues among youths.
Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what science really says
The root causes of mental health issues in young people are complex and nuanced, with social media impact still largely inconclusive.
Opinion: The internet is a wasteland, so give kids better places to go
Social media's impact on kids' mental health is bipartisan concern.
Shift from physical to virtual world negatively affects girls' mental health.
Thousands of Brooklyn teens sign up for free tele-mental health therapy
6,800 teens signed up for NYC Teenspace mental health therapy program. Brooklyn leads in signups. City tackles mental health and social media issues among youths.
Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what science really says
The root causes of mental health issues in young people are complex and nuanced, with social media impact still largely inconclusive.
Opinion: The internet is a wasteland, so give kids better places to go
Social media's impact on kids' mental health is bipartisan concern.
Shift from physical to virtual world negatively affects girls' mental health.
A significant portion of 18-24 year olds had no income from wages in 2022, with youth mental health impacting workforce participation and mismatched job skills for degree holders.