Teens

Teens who experience cyberbullying are more likely to have mental health issues | Breaking News

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Irish teenagers who have negative experiences online, such as cyberbullying or sexting, are at higher risk of developing mental health problems, according to new research. A study of internet use and mental health among more than 4,500 teenagers in the Republic found a significant link between heavy social media use and poorer mental health. Certain … Read more

Teens involved in anti-stigma mental health campaign say social media bans are ineffective

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Sophie Bloomfield, Congresswoman

Sophie Bloomfield, a youth councilor from Guisborough, also researches the issue of violence among young people. Sophie Bloomfield, Congresswoman A Youth Parliament member whose campaign seeks to tackle the “crisis point” of young people’s mental health says banning social media for under-16s is not the answer to this and many other problems facing teenagers. Sophie … Read more