Should Canada follow Australia and ban social media for teens?
The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony ...
Pediatrician offers tips and tools on helping children use new technology safely
The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health has introduced a Glossary of ...
'Unrealistic expectations and unrealistic goals': How social media affects adults
“Taking those breaks and being able to step away and disconnect is always good,” Chambers said. “Then, you're able to kind of ...
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Nonprofit provides mentorship to foster youth even after aging out of system
A San Diego-based non-profit organization, Just in Time for Foster Youth, is stepping in to offer mentorship and support for ...
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Proper reforms will strengthen the media
The chief of the Media Reform Commission recently announced plans to recommend a new law to safeguard journalists, as well as amending 32 existing laws that hinder press freedom. Such initiatives ...
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Social media companies might use facial recognition to ban underage users under UK plan
The UK's Office of Communications, more commonly known as Ofcom, has set out a plan to force tech companies to use facial recognition to ban social media users who are underage. "The sort of thing ...
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Early Social Media Use: How It Impacts Your Child’s Well-Being
Unsupervised social media use lowers self-esteem, fostering unhealthy comparisons and emotional struggles Excessive screen time due to social media increases risks of anxiety, depression ...
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Atlantic County lawsuit aims to ensure detained youth are treated properly, prosecutor says
ATLANTIC CITY — Atlantic County’s lawsuit against the state Juvenile Justice Commission over the placement of youth offenders is about making sure they are being treated with respect ...
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MHA Issues New Report on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental Health America (MHA) today released a new report that examines the impact of social media on youth mental health and identifies ways to mitigate ...