Dr Vivek Murthy calls on tech companies and policymakers to take ‘immediate action’ to protect children’s mental health| the Guardian
At a time of rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens, the American Psychological Association warns parents that their children need more protection when they are online.| NPR
In Texas, suicide is the second leading cause of death for students ages 10 and older, according to the State Department of Health and Human Services.| www.cbsnews.com
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Trigger warning: self harm. Have you had this conversation with your tween or teen yet?| ParentsTogether
Knowing what your kid loves about their favorite social media apps can help you keep them safe online.| ParentsTogether
Keeping kids safe online can seem daunting, especially when the internet, our kids’ favorite apps, and social media platforms all seem to change daily. How can we protect our kids from online predators? While there’s no one right answer, there are some great starting places. First, educate yourself about some of the dangers. Then talk| ParentsTogether
With misinformation spreading rampantly across the internet, media literacy and critical thinking skills are more important than ever.| ParentsTogether
With online predators on the rise and most kids spending more time online than ever, it’s really important to make sure your child’s devices are safe.| ParentsTogether
While screen time might not be ideal right now, here's what parents can do to help make the time kids spend on online as safe as it can be.| ParentsTogether
A tool consisting of nine questions, developed at Central Michigan University, might be able to help families determine if screen time is a problem.| ParentsTogether
A new survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a sharp decline in the mental health of teens over the past year. The survey found that nearly half of adolescents reported consistently feeling sad or hopeless to the point of disrupting their usual activities. Even more disturbingly, 47 percent of lesbian, gay and bisexual teens reported they had "seriously considered committing suicide” over the past twelve months.| ParentsTogether