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UrduAs the school year kicked off in California this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging more campuses to adopt bans on cell phone usage to address a growing mental health crisis among students. Proponents say such bans would work to…
Tag: teen mental health
Why student cellphone restrictions may benefit your child
As students begin a new school year, school district officials across California are considering or establishing cellphone-use restrictions on campus. Their reasoning? Increased screen time, along with prolonged social media use, may disrupt the learning environment, stunt social development and harm students’ mental health, they say.
Study finds childhood bullying linked to distrust and mental health problems in adolescence
A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.
Medical experts available: social media therapy, restoring a sense of control, and Black Maternal Health Week
Ochsner Health has medical experts on standby to discuss a “social media therapy” trend among teens, restoring a sense of control when feeling powerless, and Black Maternal Health Week. Is it dangerous for my teenager to turn to TikTok for medical advice?…
A third of teens, young adults reported worsening mental health during pandemic
As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a problem that appeared to be worse for those whose connections to family and friends weren’t as tight, a new study has found.
National Poll: Pandemic has Negatively Impacted Teens’ Mental Health
Parents of teen girls were more likely to say their child had a new onset or worsening of depressive symptoms and anxiety than parents of teen boys.
Elevated Level of a “Hunger” Hormone Leaves Trauma-Exposed Adolescents at Higher Risk of Developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Research suggests that acyl-ghrelin is an especially predictive biomarker of PTSD
How to Help Your Teen During COVID-19
Teens are missing out on once-in-a-lifetime milestones like prom and graduation. Our expert offers advice on how to help teens cope with their sadness and grief.