Mental illness now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ new report shows
Anxiety, self harm and eating disorders are now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ a leading expert warns at the launch of a new report highlighting the scale of mental …
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Meta strengthens online safety with stricter measures for teens on Facebook and Instagram
In a significant move to enhance the online safety of teens, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is rolling out new protections aimed at providing age-appropriate experiences on …
Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) And Going To The Doctor
Note: This essay discusses non-suicidal self-injury. On a dreary Friday morning I sat in a sterile beige room wearing a paper gown while a doctor I hadn’t seen before performed …
Youth self-harm higher than expected during COVID-19 pandemic: study
Pediatric hospital visits for self-harm saw a “large” increase during the first years of COVID-19 in Canada, new research states. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) …
Study Finds Autistic Individuals Face Elevated Risks of Self-Harm and Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers are urging for improved diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric illness among autistic individuals due to their higher risk of self-harm and suicide compared to non-autistic individuals. A recent …