Children's Mental Health
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healthEngland's Child Mental Health Referrals Surge Past One Million, Commissioner Calls it a 'Crisis'
Over 1 million children were referred to mental health services in England last year, a 10% annual increase, with waiting times for treatment growing significantly.
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healthNew Advisory Labels Children's Screen Time a Public Health Crisis
A US surgeon general's advisory warns excessive screen use in youth causes severe mental and physical harm, urging immediate societal action.
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healthFruits and Vegetables May Curb Childhood Tantrums, Study Shows
A new study links diet to mental health in young children, finding that fruits and veggies reduce internalized issues while snacks worsen behavioral problems.
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techNova Scotia Experts React to U.S. Social Media Liability Ruling
A California jury holds Meta and YouTube liable for harm to children, prompting calls for legislative action in Canada.
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techZuckerberg Faces Jury in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a California court regarding allegations that social media platforms addict children. Implications for the industry are significant.