Experts highlight a growing mental health crisis among children in England, with rising rates of disorders linked to various societal pressures. They debate whether the crisis signifies a lack of resilience in youth or a response to increased awareness of…
In Greystones, Ireland, parents and schools have collectively decided to forgo personal smartphones for children under 12, aiming to reduce social media pressure and encourage real-life interactions. This initiative, driven by local school head Rachel Harper, has garnered support from…
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a one-year ban on TikTok, starting January, in response to a schoolboy’s stabbing linked to social media disputes. Rama criticized the platform for its harmful content and intends to promote educational programs for…
In a significant move to enhance user safety, TikTok has decided to eliminate beauty filters for users below 18 years old, responding to concerns about the negative impact of these filters on teenagers’ mental health, especially among girls. Many young…
The recent COPSY study highlights the ongoing mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents in Germany, exacerbated by crises such as the pandemic, war, and climate change. While there are signs of improvement since the pandemic, significant numbers report…
Oxford University Press has announced ‘Brain Rot’ as its Word of the Year for 2024, highlighting concerns over mental fatigue from excessive scrolling on social media. The term saw a 230% increase in usage and reflects societal anxieties about low-quality…
A recent report by Children’s Ombudsman Margrite Kalverboer reveals that girls ages 13 to 18 rate their lives lower than boys, with girls scoring 6.7 compared to boys’ 7.7 due to societal pressures from social media and online bullying. The…
