It’s well-established that mental health among adolescents has declined over the past two decades, and researchers have been working to understand why more young people are dying by suicide. A sweeping new study that includes researchers from across the globe sheds new light on the factors influencing this ongoing crisis. The study, published in Psychiatry Research, surveyed nearly 73,000 […]| Evidence Based Living
Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no question that today’s youth are growing up in a culture ruled by digital technology. This phenomenon affects almost every aspect of their lives, including educational opportunities, social interactions, and personal […]| Evidence Based Living
In 2018, a ground-breaking analysis of federal education data clearly established that Black students are disproportionately disciplined in public schools. Since then, researchers have documented the negative effects of this disparity—encouraging defiance; harming academic achievement, school climate, and mental health; and accelerating exposure to the juvenile justice system. In response, some schools have implemented new policies and […]| Evidence Based Living
IF20, ACWAY, Cape Town, August 10, 2025 Introductory comments by Katherine Marshall, G20 Interfaith Forum Vice President, at the opening meeting of the G20 Youth Interfaith Forum the day before IF20 South Africa commenced meetings. Attendees of the YIF20 included over 50 youth delegates from 25 nationalities and 15 religious…| Viewpoints
By Luisa Banchoff - - - The 2025 G20 Interfaith Summit was a day away, and the main stage was being set up in the ballroom of Cape Town’s Westin Hotel. But in the room next door, a gathering was already well underway: fifty-five young people, representing 25 countries and…| Viewpoints
Kobin Harris’s first orthodontist appointment was standard procedure—at first. The then-10-year-old had X-rays taken of his whole head, a routine practice, and everything looked normal. But after Kobin and his mom, Lori Harris, had left the office, the orthodontist felt impressed to look at the…| LDS Living
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. – – – On May 28-29, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum Association hosted Africa Week at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, dedicating significant time to amplifying youth voices on global governance priorities. The session "The Youth's Voice in Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability"…| Viewpoints
