#childrens-mental-health tag

4 days ago

When Political Violence Becomes Kids' Content

Continuous, repetitive media exposure to violent or traumatic events saturates children's feeds and can produce vicarious trauma and increased psychological stress before adults can intervene.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

1 week ago

Mum 'angry' at adopted child therapy funding cuts

Government reduced per-child adoption therapy funding from £7,500 to £3,000, restricting specialist therapy access and prompting parental fears about children’s regression and wellbeing.

Public health

fromwww.sgvtribune.com

Anxiety attacks, tears, questions: The impact of immigration sweeps on children

Children affected by immigration enforcement experience severe emotional distress and trauma.

#screen-time

fromwww.bbc.com

Digital life

What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

Concerns about screen time leading to mental health issues in children are growing, but evidence supporting these claims is contested.

Parenting

The Digital Reset That Kids (and Parents) Need Right Now

Excessive screen time harms children's mental health and adds stress to parenting.

American kids require a digital reset post-pandemic, with parental involvement being key.

Parent communities play a vital role in establishing healthy digital norms.

fromwww.bbc.com

Digital life

What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

The Digital Reset That Kids (and Parents) Need Right Now

Excessive screen time harms children's mental health and adds stress to parenting.

American kids require a digital reset post-pandemic, with parental involvement being key.

Parent communities play a vital role in establishing healthy digital norms.

How to Protect Your Children From the Impact of Divorce

Children of divorce face increased risks of mental health issues, lower income, and negative life outcomes.

Mental health

fromFuturism

A New Paper Just Found Something Horrifying About Kids Who Get Phones Early in Life

Access to smartphones before age 13 increases severe mental health issues in young adults.

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

6 Ways to Help a Child With Neuroinflammation Navigate Summer

Low-demand, familiar routines help children with neuroimmune reactive avoidance feel safer during summer by providing predictable daily structure, which supports nervous system regulation.

Parenting

US news

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

Real risk to youth mental health is 'addictive use,' not screen time alone, study finds

Addictive use of technology correlates with higher suicidal thoughts in children, not just screen time duration.

Humor

East London primary school class named Britain's funniest

Stratus Class won Beano's funniest class competition with a clever joke, signifying the importance of humor in education.

fromThe Local France

New Europe push to curb children's social media use

The proposal includes setting an age of digital adulthood across the 27-country EU, meaning children will not be able to access social media without parental consent.

Europe politics

fromThe Verge

Nebraska to adopt law aimed at curbing kids' time online

The Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act requires platforms to allow users to opt out of recommendation algorithms to combat prolonged screen time, particularly among kids.

Privacy technologies

fromDaily Mom magazine

Discover Ways On How To Talk With Someone With Depression

Engaging in conversations about a child's depression is crucial for providing support and understanding.

Scroll, Stress, Repeat

The impact of global connectivity on children's emotional well-being is significant, leading to increased anxiety and emotional fatigue.