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New York just ranked as the nation's best state for child mental well-being, and Governor Kathy Hochul credits one game-changing policy: phone-free schools. Students are playing cards at lunch again, teachers report better engagement, and 92% of schools say the transition went smoothly.
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.
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.
When budget cuts left 400 boarding school students without cultural programs, volunteers stepped in with traditional arts, foods, and connection. Now students are making regalia, learning in their Native languages, and thriving again.
A groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could transform how social media protects young users, echoing the tobacco trials that changed an entire industry. The trial's outcome may reshape safety standards across all platforms.
TikTok agreed to settle a landmark lawsuit claiming its platform deliberately addicts children, just as the case reached trial. The settlement comes as tech companies face their first jury trial over design choices that allegedly harm young users.
Scientists discovered social and academic struggles appear years before psychosis develops, opening a crucial window to help young people before mental illness takes hold. The international study of over 1,000 young people reveals when and how we can intervene early.