Tag: Youth
A Double-Edged Sword: How Diverse Communities of Young People Think About the Multifaceted Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health
The 2024 report “A Double-Edged Sword: How Diverse Communities of Young People Think About the Multifaceted Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health” offers a clear explanation of social media’s complex role in youth well-being. It details how these platforms
Social Media and Youth Depression: A Causal Link?
A UCSF study reveals a direct, causal link between increased social media use and rising depressive symptoms in preteens. With screen time surging, youth mental health is impacted, highlighting the role of factors like cyberbullying and the urgent need for
Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People
Caroline Figueroa’s work at Delft University of Technology focuses on Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People. She stresses that for AI to truly benefit adolescents, it must be co-designed directly with them. Her research, including a
Addressing the Digital Determinants of Youth Mental Health and Well-being: Policy Brief
This WHO Regional Office for Europe policy brief focuses on improving mental health for children and adolescents. It highlights early intervention, better access to care, and collaborative efforts to build resilience in young people.
UNICEF Unveils New Adolescent Mental Health Hub for Global Youth
UNICEF recently launched the Adolescent Mental Health Hub, a global platform designed to support policymakers, practitioners, caregivers, and young people with evidence-based resources and tools. Focused on prevention and early intervention, the Hub aims to strengthen mental health systems, foster
eMHIC Takes Center Stage at the 16th International Congress on Psychopharmacology
eMHIC’s Executive Director, Anil Thapliyal, delivered the opening keynote at the prestigious event in Antalya, Turkey, titled “Beyond the Clinic.” His talk focused on how digital solutions can enhance mental health access, particularly for vulnerable groups like refugees.
‘Youth Flourishing in North Auckland’ – e-Mental Health at the Intersection of Community-Driven and Systems-Level Innovation
In this webinar we will share learning and experience from the ‘Youth Flourishing in North Auckland,’ Innovation Challenge, both from the perspective of the delivery partners: Ember Innovations and the Paihere Charitable Trust, and from that of members of the
#CHATSAFE Guide To Help Parents And Carers Talk About Suicide: Now Available In 11 Languages
A guide to how parents and carers can help young people communicate safely online about suicide is now available in 11 languages. The #chatsafe for parents and carers guide recognises that many young people will discuss suicide and self-harm online,
New App Prompts Parents to Raise Children with Healthy Minds
Raising Healthy Minds app is a new, free digital tool to help Australian parents, carers and practitioners working with children to better support children’s emotional and social wellbeing. The app is a high-quality digital platform that connects parents and professionals
Digital Mental Health, Social Media and Help Seeking
On day 2 of the eMHIC Congress 2021, Alexander Dalton, Public Speaker, Mental Health Advocate and LGBTQ+ Rights Activist, from Melbourne, Australia gave a keynote speech on “Digital mental health, social media and help seeking”.
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