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New York City is embracing teletherapy for teens. It may not be the best approach
by Rainier Harris September 1, 2023Enlarge this image Teen mental health has suffered in recent years, partly fueled by the disruptions of the pandemic. New York City…
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Worried about your kids’ video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself
by Yuki Noguchi May 31, 2023Enlarge this image Kaitlin Brito for NPR Kaitlin Brito for NPR I grew up in the 1980s and ’90s with parents who…
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Worried about your kids’ video gaming? Here’s how to help them set healthy limits
by Yuki Noguchi May 31, 2023Enlarge this image Kaitlin Brito for NPR Kaitlin Brito for NPR I grew up in the 1980s and ’90s with parents who…
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Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here’s how to help them
by Michaeleen Doucleff May 17, 2023Enlarge this image Many teens and young adults struggle with overuse of screens. They also have good advice for how to have…
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Major psychologists’ group warns of social media’s potential harm to kids
by Michaeleen Doucleff May 9, 2023Enlarge this image There’s growing evidence that social media use can contribute to mental health issues among teens. A new health advisory…
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Teen with life-threatening depression finally found hope. Then insurance cut her off
by Rhitu Chatterjee April 17, 2023Enlarge this image Keith Negley for NPR Keith Negley for NPR If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact…
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Teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth plagued by violence and trauma, survey says
by Rhitu Chatterjee February 14, 2023Enlarge this image Almost 60% of teen girls in the U.S. had depressive symptoms in the past year, according to new survey…