For years, parents have trusted reassurances that social media companies were learning alongside them—setting guardrails, studying risks, trying to do better. This lawsuit challenges that narrative head-on. Court filings allege that major platforms knew their products were addictive for children, harmful to[...]
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Denmark is planning on severe social media restrictions for young people. Here’s how
Countries are beginning to test how far they’re willing to go to shield young people from the pressures of social media, and Denmark is preparing one of the strongest measures yet. Building on Australia’s new under-16 ban, Danish leaders are pushing a[...]
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Watch: Australia Just Banned Teens From Social Media. Here’s What They Think
Australia has moved to ban social media use for anyone under 16, setting off a tense debate among teenagers, parents, and experts. Supporters say the move protects young people from bullying and harmful content; critics view it as government overreach that sidelines[...]
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What Nordic people do to cope with the winter blues
As daylight fades and winter stretches on, the Nordic countries offer lessons in how to stay grounded when the season feels long. Experts across Norway, Sweden, and Finland say the key is structure—protecting sleep rhythms, staying connected socially, and keeping movement part[...]
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Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental health calls
Winnipeg is taking a significant step toward reshaping how it handles mental health emergencies. Mayor Scott Gillingham is pushing for a dedicated crisis-response service—one that sends trained, trauma-informed professionals instead of police to wellness checks and other non-violent calls. With well-being calls[...]
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it
Social media breaks aren’t just a trend — new research suggests they may make a real difference. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that young adults who cut back on social media for just one week saw noticeable drops in[...]
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Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms
Concerns about social media’s effect on kids are back in the spotlight as newly released court filings accuse Meta of shelving internal research that showed its platforms could harm young users. Attorneys general, school districts, and parents say Facebook and Instagram knew[...]
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Minot Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch dedicates new psychiatric residential treatment facility
A milestone for youth mental-health care in Minot took shape Friday as Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch dedicated the new Zurcher Cottage, a psychiatric residential treatment facility designed for the ranch’s youngest and highest-needs residents. The project replaces aging, 50-year-old cottages that[...]
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Prairie Fare: Feeding the mind — How nutrition supports mental health
I usually begin my column with a story to make you smile or even chuckle. This one is a little more serious, but I hope you find some helpful ideas. Most of us know someone — a family member, friend or acquaintance[...]
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Midwest youth lead nation in antidepressant use
New research is revealing an unexpected pattern in youth mental-health care: young people in the Midwest fill more antidepressant prescriptions than their peers in any other region. Pediatrician and researcher Kao-Ping Chua found the gap not only existed before the pandemic but[...]
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Symposium aims to address veteran mental health crisis in rural North Dakota
In Minot this week, veterans and community members came together for a difficult but urgent conversation: preventing suicide among those who’ve served. At the Together with Veterans symposium, speakers like Army veteran Davina French shared deeply personal experiences, reminding attendees that the[...]
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For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.
Access to mental health care has expanded in the U.S. since the Affordable Care Act, but with it has come a sharp rise in for-profit companies running psychiatric hospitals. Today, they control nearly half of all inpatient beds. ProPublica’s investigation finds troubling[...]
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CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental health and substance use to promote their well-being throughout the academic year. To support these conversations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Free Mind, a[...]
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Watch: Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain
What began as a game for so-called misfits has quietly become a source of healing, connection, and even therapy. Dungeons & Dragons, once misunderstood and mocked, is now filling Madison Square Garden and gaining the attention of mental health researchers. From boosting[...]
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Previously redacted details in Utah’s Snapchat lawsuit are now public
Utah’s legal battle with Snapchat has entered a new phase—and the latest revelations are deeply troubling. State officials have unsealed details that show just how far the app’s reach goes into the lives of Utah’s children, from late-night screen time to explicit[...]
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Shh … Listen: ‘Forest bathing’ study gets underway in Stockholm
Sometimes the best remedy for stress isn’t a screen or a prescription — it’s a walk in the woods. A new study in Stockholm is taking a closer look at “forest bathing,” a practice that began in Japan and encourages people to[...]