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CNA
3 days ago
- General
- CNA
Mental disorder leading cause of poor health, death among 10- to 14-year-olds in Singapore: Study
Mental disorder is the leading cause of poor health, disability or death in Singapore among youngsters aged between 10 and 14. Numbers suggest over one in four are affected. Overall, the impact of mental distress on the population is the highest in the region. This is according to a first-of-its-kind medical study done by National University of Singapore and the University of Washington. Researchers had assessed public health from 1990 to 2021. Associate Professor Marie Ng from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and psychologist Adrian Lim Peng Ann shared more about the findings.
The Guardian
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds
Almost half of young people would rather live in a world where the internet does not exist, according to a new survey. The research reveals that nearly 70% of 16- to 21-year-olds feel worse about themselves after spending time on social media. Half (50%) would support a 'digital curfew' that would restrict their access to certain apps and sites past 10pm, while 46% said they would rather be young in a world without the internet altogether. A quarter of respondents spent four or more hours a day on social media, while 42% of those surveyed admitted to lying to their parents and guardians about what they do online. While online, 42% said they had lied about their age, 40% admitted to having a decoy or 'burner' account, and 27% said they pretended to be a different person completely. The results came after the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, hinted that the government was weighing up the possibility of making cut-off times mandatory for certain apps such as TikTok and Instagram. Rani Govender, the policy manager for child safety online at the NSPCC, said that digital curfews, while helpful, could not stop children being exposed to harmful materials online without other measures being put in place. 'We need to make clear that a digital curfew alone is not going to protect children from the risks they face online. They will be able to see all these risks at other points of the day and they will still have the same impact,' she said. Govender added that the primary focus for companies and the government was to ensure kids are using 'much safer and less addictive sites'. The study, conducted by the British Standards Institution, surveyed 1,293 young people and found that 27% of respondents have shared their location online with strangers. In the same survey, three-quarters said they had spent more time online as a result of the pandemic, while 68% said they felt the time they spent online was detrimental to their mental health. Andy Burrows, the chief executive of the suicide prevention charity the Molly Rose Foundation, said it was 'clear that young people are aware of the risks online and, what's more, they want action from tech companies to protect them'. He added that algorithms can provide content that 'can quickly spiral and take young people down rabbit holes of harmful and distressing material through no fault of their own'. New laws were 'urgently required to finally embed a safe by design approach to regulation that puts the needs of children and society ahead of those of big tech', he said.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NYS recognizes Clinton County for dedication to children's mental health
PLATTSBURGH — New York State honored the Clinton County System of Care with the 2025 What's Great in our State System of Care Award, recognizing the coordinated network that are family-driven, youth-guided, community-based and culturally/linguistically responsive. Members of Clinton County's System of Care — Healing, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Transforming Trauma or HEARTT — were presented award the award in Albany and recognized for taking a holistic approach and for establishing meaningful partnerships to improve youth mental health. 'The Clinton County System of Care team demonstrates 'What's Great in Our State' by breaking down silos, coordinating services, and enhancing communication across our systems to ensure our youth get the care they need,' Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said. 'This team has been able to garner resources within the community, increase meaningful partnerships, and address barriers to care. We thank this System of CARE for its dedication and commitment to children's mental health.' HEARTT has focused on creating cross-system supports, facilitating youth voice and providing resources and education to the community, officials said. Cross system supports are embedded in the coordinator's position, which also oversees the substance use prevention coalition, thereby providing a holistic view of what youth and families require to succeed. The system has collected data from multiple youth and adults pertaining to awareness of services, access to services, and suggested improvement through 11 focus groups, multiple community events and surveys. To educate and disseminate information, HEARTT developed a fully encompassing resource directory that is posted on the county website and distributed throughout the community. 'This recognition is a testament to Clinton County's dedication, collaboration and unwavering commitment of our community in building a system that truly supports children and families,' Clinton County Department of Social Services Commissioner Christine Peters said. 'By working together across agencies, organizations and through breaking down interagency barriers, we have implemented a framework that truly serves the community and established lasting change to empower those that we serve. 'We often say that our resources may be sparse, but our relationships are the strength of our community, and it is through this strength that we supported the belief that when we invest in our relationships and collaboration, we strengthen the future of our community.' Established in 2010, What's Great in Our State recognizes individuals and programs that are successfully advancing the cause of children's mental health in New York State and is celebrated annually during Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. The day-long conference in Albany features a ceremony recognizing honorees, in-person and virtual workshops, and an art show featuring artwork created by children receiving services from New York State's mental health system. The event is sponsored by the state Office of Mental Health, Department of Health, Department of Education, Office of Children and Family Services and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports. In addition, several children's mental health advocacy organizations sponsor the event, including the Council on Children and Families, the Early Care & Learning Council, Families Together in New York State, Inc., Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc., National Alliance on Mental Illness — New York State, New York State Network for Youth Success, Prevent Child Abuse New York, and the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
