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A Long Island counseling center is making mental health support more accessible for teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life challenges. The expansion responds to growing community demand for quality care close to home.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
Instagram is testing new protections to prevent teens from seeing too much content about body image, dieting, and mental health struggles. The change aims to keep younger users' feeds balanced and healthier.
Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap, and other major platforms are voluntarily submitting to independent safety ratings focused on protecting teen mental health. The new system will grade how well each platform shields users aged 13-19 from harmful content.
When academic pressure triggered severe anxiety in her teenage son, a Bengaluru mother chose professional help over silence. Seven years later, her decision shows why mental health deserves the same care as physical illness. ##
After losing classmates to suicide, two Niagara Falls teens are connecting environmental health data to mental wellness and demanding better air quality monitoring. Their advocacy is bringing attention to how cleaner air could help their community heal.
A landmark jury decision found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive platforms that harm young people's mental health, awarding $3 million to a young plaintiff. This first-of-its-kind verdict could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for teens.
YouTube has settled a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by a Florida teen who said the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The case is part of a growing movement holding social media companies accountable for protecting young users.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube contributed to a young woman's mental health struggles, ordering Meta and Google to pay $3 million in damages. The landmark decision could pave the way for holding social media companies accountable for harm to young users.
For the first time ever, a jury found social media giants responsible for harming a young person's mental health. The landmark verdict could spark sweeping changes across Big Tech, similar to what tobacco companies faced decades ago.
A small Canadian town turned donated books into nearly $800 for mental health support, proving community connection creates real change. Local businesses and volunteers came together during Mental Health Week to make it happen.
A Florida high school just transformed a classroom into a dedicated space where students can reset, build coping skills, and find support during tough moments. The Panther's Den wellness room is part of a growing movement putting mental health resources directly into schools where teens need them most.
A new study of 6,000 teens shows that pre-teens with supportive families and schools are far less likely to develop problematic gaming habits. While some young gamers face mental health risks, the research reveals clear pathways to prevention.
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As 25,000 students prepare for mid-year exams in KwaZulu-Natal, mental health advocates are launching a compassionate support network that prioritizes wellbeing over perfect scores. Free 24/7 counseling and practical coping strategies are now available to every student who needs them.
Thailand's youth aren't just complaining about mental health struggles anymore. They're sitting at the policy table designing real solutions with government officials.
Five African countries top global rankings for youth mental health, with Ghana and Nigeria leading 84 nations while wealthier countries struggle. The surprising findings challenge assumptions about mental health and economic development.
Israel's mental health technology sector just received $352 million in funding, more than double last year's investment. The surge reflects growing global confidence that innovative mental health solutions can truly help people heal.
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South Africa's Health Minister just stopped 172 vulnerable mental health patients from being evicted from their long-term care facility. The three-month pause gives officials time to buy the building and prevent another national tragedy.
In a groundbreaking verdict, a US court ruled Meta and Google intentionally built addictive platforms that damaged a young woman's mental health, awarding her $6 million. The decision opens the door for thousands of similar lawsuits against tech companies. ##
High schoolers are staffing a peer-to-peer crisis line that's been helping struggling teens for over 40 years. Teen Line volunteers answer more than 10,000 calls, texts, and emails annually from youth around the world.
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