On November 7, The Washington Post reported, “The FBI and authorities in several states are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide this week saying they would be brought to... Read more »
Lindsay Oberleitner, PhD, Education Director at SimplePractice In the current digital landscape, the impact of social media on youth mental health is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, recently issued... Read more »
It’s a disease of our times. Sara-Jayne Makwala King chats to a member of the self-help group ‘Internet and Tech Addicts Anonymous’ (ITAA). How many of us just can’t bear to be... Read more »
Cliff Woitena was sworn in as League City chief of police Sept. 12. League City’s newest chief of police is Cliff Woitena after he was sworn into office last week, and under... Read more »
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With September 10 kicking off National Suicide Prevention Week, students are calling for more awareness about the counseling and mental health resources available for USC students. The Centers for Disease Control and... Read more »
Volusia County Schools is one of at least 12 districts in Florida and 650 nationwide that are suing Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, as well as other social media companies,... Read more »
The icons for multiple social media platforms – Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook – are displayed on a screen. | Unsplash/Dole777 A North Carolina education board recently joined around 200 school districts nationwide... Read more »
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). More than 200 school boards... Read more »
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New Delhi Users of social media must remain mindful of its impact and reach, the Supreme Court stressed on Friday, offering no relief to actor, playwright and former legislator S Ve Shekher,... Read more »
PRESS RELEASE Published August 15, 2023 Groundbreaking New Book “Learning to Be Oneself” by Mabel Moyano Offers Profound Insights into Personal Growth and Self-Discovery. Renowned author Mabel Moyano has released her highly... Read more »
Teen looks on his phone. Pexels/Michael Burrows These days almost everyone goes online to look up health information. Googling medical questions and concerns has become a part of everyday life for many... Read more »
Source: Image by Aritha from Pixabay As I’ve discussed previously, conventional wisdom suggests that using social media promotes poor mental health, especially in teenagers. But there is good reason to question this... Read more »
“As much as I would love everyone to have Headspace in their pocket and to use it every day… I know for a variety of reasons that’s not always going to be... Read more »
The death of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud prompted many on social media to reflect on the importance of taking mental health seriously. The cause of death for Cloud, 25, has not yet... Read more »
Young people in the US are not doing well. While traditional health threats such as drunken driving, teenage pregnancy, and smoking have declined, a new menace has appeared: poor mental health. So... Read more »
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Lounging in bed all day might seem lazy — but some Gen Z trend followers are now embracing it as a form of self-care. “Bed rotting” — the practice of spending long... Read more »
In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan accord is being forged to protect young people’s mental health with a slew of bills aimed at regulating technology companies. Lawmakers’ growing efforts to target... Read more »
The Ricks family makes conversations about emotions and mental health a regular part of their day. As their kids grow and begin to explore social media, the couple is confident that their... Read more »
Digital Seat Media’s Digital Student mental health platform can be accessed by scanning the QR code on a student ID, lanyard, or wristband. [Photo: Business Wire] Digital Seat Media, a Fort Worth-based... Read more »
Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In this video, Jeremy Faust, MD, editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, sits down with Jessi Gold,... Read more »
In case you missed it, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., issued an advisory May 23 on the topic of social media and youth mental health. There also was an advisory May... Read more »
By Jennifer ShuttThe Kentucky Lantern U.S. senators agreed during a recent hearing the country’s children are going through a youth mental health crisis, though some of the committee’s members disagreed about what... Read more »
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized the way we connect with people, share information, and consume news. However, the rise of social media has... Read more »
Karsten Winegeart / Unsplash With up to 95 percent of all youth between 13 and 17 years old being social media users, it is evident that social media is an integral part... Read more »
INQ STOCK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—While the internet and social media have already become embedded in the daily lives of countless children and young people to connect with others and as sources of... Read more »
Science and social media are two essential components of modern society. They play critical roles in shaping our worldviews, driving innovation, and connecting people across the globe. But what are they, and... Read more »
The rise of social media has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with one another. With the click of a button, we can connect with friends and family from all... Read more »
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, long a proponent of mental health awareness, has issued a warning that social media use is a main contributor to depression, anxiety and other problems in the nation’s... Read more »
The new film features real stories from young people whose mental health has been impacted by social media as part of the Dove Campaign for Kids’ Online Safety, and has been viewed... Read more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger has never been mere hunks of muscle. The Terminator icon, is of course, the star of some of the best action movies and a professional bodybuilder, along with being a... Read more »