Topic: Youth and Adolescents
Ireland’s Minister for Mental Health Launches ‘Navigator’ Signposting Tool to Support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People
Ireland has launched navigator, a new digital tool offering young people aged 14–34 personalised, anonymous access to mental health resources and support.
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
US Bill to Boost Student Mental Health: The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
A new bipartisan US bill aims to boost student mental health by requiring college IDs (or websites) to display contacts for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), Crisis Text Line, and campus mental health centers. This Improving Mental Health Access
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
From Innovation to Impact: The Recent Evolution of Strongest Families Institute
Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is a Canadian charity delivering evidence-based e-mental health care to all ages. Backed by 20+ years of research, its bilingual programs use phone and app support to provide accessible, stigma-free help at home.
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
Want to Keep Your Child Safe on TikTok? Start with These Smart Tips
Wondering how to keep your child safe on TikTok? This guide for parents covers essential privacy settings, how to use TikTok’s Family Pairing feature, and the importance of open communication about online experiences.
Gen Z Found Its Mental Health Language in Therapy and on TikTok. Now They’re Bringing It to Work
Gen Z is bringing the mental health language they’ve learned from therapy and TikTok into the workplace, influencing how organizations talk about wellbeing and support their teams.
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