Teenagers as young as 15 are seeking help after receiving botched Botox treatment and fillers, a charity has said. Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures after receiving hundreds of complaints about procedures. The Scottish government has proposed legislation to make non-surgical treatments illegal for under-18s and require procedures to … Read more
With teenagers facing increasing pressure in school, competitive exams, comparisons with peers and online influence, the invisible burdens affect their confidence, motivation, and behaviour long before parents notice it. Many teens struggle with stress, low self-esteem, and feel uncertain about their future. MiTran Global’s Imparting Positivity Camp offers a two-day online programme for teens aged … Read more
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter Getty Images The Liberal Democrats say children using social media apps should be shown cigarette-style health warnings to help protect their mental health. The party says the move would protect youngsters from “addictive algorithms”, citing concerns over excessive phone usage. It also wants a two-hour “doomscrolling cap” limiting how long under-18s can … Read more
NOTE – This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. Artificial intelligence chatbot makers OpenAI and Meta say they are adjusting how their chatbots respond to teenagers asking questions about suicide or showing … Read more
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Getty Images A growing number of US teenagers are using caffeine pouches to get an energy rush, say experts who worry the trend could soon take off in the UK. The small teabag-like pouches, placed between the lip and gum, deliver a quick caffeine hit, straight to the … Read more
The ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes will come into force on Sunday across the UK, aimed at protecting children’s health and the environment. It means shops and supermarkets will no longer be able to stock them – but they can still sell rechargeable or refillable devices. Disposable vapes have been cited as … Read more
PA Media Chloe Longster died at Kettering General Hospital in November 2022 An inquest has heard opportunities were missed to “escalate” the treatment given to a 13-year-old girl who died in hospital. Chloe Longster died a day after arriving at Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire on 28 November 2022. She had been taken to the … Read more
New Delhi: Last year, Google-owned YouTube announced partnership and product updates to support wellbeing and mental health of teens on the platform. It is now rolling out those features, which include limiting the recommendation of videos that could be negative if watched repeatedly, in more countries. James Beser, director, product management, recently spoke about how … Read more
Larger text size Large text size Regular text size Do you sweat, chew your pencil, and feel butterflies in your stomach as your teacher hands out a test? A lot of people (adults included) get freaked out when it’s time to take a test. It’s natural to feel some stress about taking tests. In fact, … Read more
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