As the toxic drug crisis continues, fear, stigma, and public pressure are narrowing the space for balanced, evidence-informed, and child-centred policy and practice. We can and must do so much better
#PoisonedSupply #YouthWellBeing #ToxicDrugCrisis #BCYouth #PublicHealth

Senator Elvie Gray Jackson reintroduces bill to add mental health education to K–12 Senator Elvie Gray Jackson told the Senate Finance Committee SB41 would require age-appropriate mental health education in Alaska K–12, citing the state’s high youth suicide rates; the committee advanced the bill to the Rules Committee by unanimous consent.

Senator Elvie Gray Jackson is taking a bold step to combat Alaska's alarming youth suicide rates by reintroducing a bill that mandates mental health education in K–12 schools.

Learn more here!

#AK #CivicAccountability #MentalHealthEducation #CitizenPortal #YouthWellbeing #AlaskaK12

#chatsafe for parents and carers An evidence-backed guide from Orygen to help parents and carers support young people’s safe online conversations about self-harm and suicide.

#chatsafe for parents and carers is a free resource from Orygen that offers practical guidance on how to talk about self-harm and suicide more safely.

Read more here:
https://ow.ly/A0BU50YvKa7

#MentalHealth #OnlineSafety #ParentsAndCarers #YouthWellbeing

Togetherall offers free, anonymous online mental health support for people aged 16 to 30 in Ireland, with 24/7 access to a safe, professionally moderated community.

Find out more: www.togetherall.com/ireland

#MentalHealth #YouthWellbeing #PeerSupport #Cavan #Monaghan

The world’s happiest countries report calls attention to youth well-being An annual world happiness ranking for 2026 explores how the use of social media influences well-being

The world's happiest countries report calls attention to youth well-being #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #YouthWellbeing #HappinessResearch

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Hear Me WA: Attorney General's youth well-being line provides 24/7 crisis triage and has made 500+ referrals Erica Chang of the Attorney General's Office briefed the task force on Hear Me WA, a statewide youth well-being line (ages up to 25) that connects callers to Sandy Hook Promise crisis counselors, triages tips into life-safety/urgent/critical levels, and has generated more than 500 referrals across 24 counties.

Hear Me WA is revolutionizing youth support in Washington with 24/7 access to crisis counselors and over 500 successful referrals across the state!

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#WA #CrisisSupport #CitizenPortal #YouthWellbeing #CommunityOutreach

Schools Get $23 Million to Teach Money Skills as Youth Financial Crisis Deepens Australia invests $23 million in school financial literacy programs, but 90% of young people still report financial difficulty. Is the strategy enough?

Schools Get $23 Million to Teach Money Skills as Youth Financial Crisis Deepens

#FinancialLiteracy #AusEducation #YouthWellbeing #AusNews

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Senate committee hears bill to add mental‑health education to Alaska K–12 schools Sen. LB Gray Jackson introduced SB 41 to require the State Board of Education to develop age‑appropriate K–12 mental‑health education guidelines and a two‑year report; invited testimony included broad support from mental‑health advocates and concerns from a watchdog group about vagueness and parental consent. The committee set the bill aside after reviewing fiscal notes.

Alaska is on the brink of a groundbreaking shift as a new bill aims to integrate mental health education into K-12 schools, but not everyone is on board.

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#AK #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthEducation #AlaskaK12Education #YouthWellbeing

I’m a doctor. This is the surprising truth about teen suicides A child psychiatrist reflects on the importance of openness between teens and parents, and rapid response, when a friend or acquaintance may be at risk of suicide.

As teen suicide rates continue to rise, a pediatric psychiatrist reveals the surprising truth about how often youth reach out to peers — not adults — in moments of crisis.

🔗 https://ow.ly/FGYl50YrgiQ

#TeenMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #YouthWellbeing #988Lifeline #TalkAboutIt

Opelika council hears plan to convert old chamber into pediatric clinic as city entertains sale A local pediatrician presented plans to convert the long-vacant chamber building into a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic; staff disclosed an appraisal of $600,000 and a $400,000 purchase offer as the council introduced an ordinance to declare the property surplus for conveyance (first reading).

A local pediatrician is on a mission to transform a long-vacant building into a vital multidisciplinary clinic, promising to serve the community's underserved families with essential health services.

Learn more here!

#OpelikaLeeCounty #AL #OpelikaPediatrics #YouthWellbeing

From Truancy to Belonging: Why Safe Spaces Matter for Youth Well-Being MIYAGI PREFECTURE, Japan, March 6 (IPS) - I recently came across a statistic that stopped me in my tracks.

From #Truancy to #Belonging: Why Safe Spaces Matter for #Youth Well-Being

#YouthWellBeing

A Social Media Single Session Intervention Designed to Promote Healthier Social Media Use: Youth Focus Group Feedback Background: The effects of social media use on an individual’s well- or ill-being are highly contextualized to the individual’s characteristics and their specific type of social media use. Youth have variable levels of insight about how social media affects them, knowledge about different ways they can change their use, and self-efficacy to make changes. Interventions designed to promote youth modifications of their social media use are needed to minimize harm in an individualized manner. Objective: The objective of this study was to first develop a Social Media Single Session Intervention (SM SSI) intended to improve insight about effects of social media use on well/ill-being, knowledge of potential changes to make and self-efficacy to make changes and to gather youth feedback related to the SSI’s acceptability, #feasibility, perceived helpfulness and how it could best be implemented. Methods: A total of 3 (one in-person and two virtual) focus groups were held between June and October 2024. Feedback from 7 youth aged 16‐20 (average age 17.43, SD 1.62) years was collected and summarized. Results: Summarized feedback from the focus groups indicated that the SM SSI is acceptable, feasible, and has the potential to help young people. Youth gave recommendations to include information about additional social media applications, to include an additional peer story exploring other specific challenges, and to include crisis resources. They generally enjoyed going through it together as a group and thought people would use it if assigned by school or a health provider or if they could earn credit for it. Conclusions: Requested changes will be incorporated into a final iteration of the SM SSI to be piloted in a future study. This initial feedback shows promise that youth would find value in, learn from, and change behavior as a result of this SSI.

JMIR Formative Res: A Social Media Single Session Intervention Designed to Promote Healthier Social Media Use: Youth Focus Group Feedback #SocialMedia #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealth #DigitalWellness #YouthEmpowerment

"However, the mental health implications of diet have been underexplored by comparison, particularly for drinks that are energy dense but low in nutrients."

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#NutritionAndMentalHealth #SugaryDrinks #YouthWellbeing #AnxietyRelief #PublicHealth #FABResearch

Join @youngfutures.bsky.social Innovators Showcase TOMORROW as they spotlight their Here Comes the Fun Cohort, proving tech can be a powerful force for fun and wellbeing! 🗓 Feb 18, 2026, 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET. 🔗 Register at bit.ly/HCTFShowcase #YouthWellbeing #HCTFShowcase

Are you worried about your young person’s relationship with food or body image? Join this free online webinar for parents and carers: Young People, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating.

Register here:
https://ow.ly/Vh3I50Ygywk

#Parents #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealth #Cavan #Monaghan

Explore the profound influence of social media on our youth! As experts in the field, we understand the urgent need to address the challenges young minds face in today’s digital landscape. #SocialMediaImpact #YouthWellbeing #DigitalSafety

Data show us where to act next: early, equitably, and at the system level.

Learn more: lnkd.in/dCgfqWmH

#YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthData #NewYearFocus

Join Future in Perspective for Curiosity & Consequences: Building Confidence to Say No — a FREE session for parents, youth workers, educators, and anyone supporting teenagers.

📅 Tue 17 Feb — 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Bridge Street Centre, Cavan

Book now: https://ow.ly/aOnR50YbAN0

#Cavan #YouthWellbeing

Join @youngfutures.bsky.social Innovators Showcase as they spotlight their Here Comes the Fun Cohort, proving tech can be a powerful force for fun and wellbeing! 🗓 Feb 18, 2026, 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET. 🔗 Register at bit.ly/HCTFShowcase #YouthWellbeing #HCTFShowcase

Subcommittee refers guidance bill on student mental health to appropriations after mixed testimony House Bill 1113 would direct the Department of Education to develop statewide, culturally and linguistically appropriate guidance on school mental-health policy by October 2027; the committee referred the bill to Appropriations by a 13–6 vote after supporters cited CDC survey data and opponents raised concerns about placing mental-health oversight with the Department of Education.

Virginia is set to tackle student mental health head-on with House Bill 1113, aiming for statewide guidance by 2027 amidst rising concerns over youth despair and suicide rates.

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#VA #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #CulturalResponsiveness #CitizenPortal #VirginiaSchools

Struggling to make friends or navigate social groups is more common than you think with around 25–30% of young people experiencing it.

Social anxiety, past experiences, and self-doubt can make connection harder — and that’s not a personal failure.

#MentalHealthAwareness #YouthWellbeing

🤝 Convocatoria EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant

Financiación para ONGs e investigadores que impulsen la seguridad y bienestar juvenil en la era de la IA.

https://openai.com/index/emea-youth-and-wellbeing-grant

#AIEthics #YouthWellbeing #ResponsibleAI #RoxsRoss

If you’re interested in youth well-being, digital policy, or how online environments can work better for young people, the newsletter is the best way to follow along as our research unfolds.

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#PROMISEproject #YouthWellbeing #DigitalPolicy

OpenAI is funding a €500,000 grant for NGOs and researchers focused on youth safety and wellbeing in the AI era. It's good to see some proactive funding for this crucial area. Let's hope it spurs some truly impactful work. 🧠💙 #AIforGood #YouthWellbeing

Healey highlights coverage gains, behavioral-health centers and a $25 cap on certain drug costs The governor said the state increased health coverage by 60,000 people, opened 31 community behavioral health centers serving more than 30,000 young people, and signed a law capping certain prescription costs at $25 per month; she also directed the administration to shift resources toward primary care.

Governor Maura Healey announced significant health care advancements in Massachusetts, including coverage for 60,000 more residents, new behavioral health centers, and a $25 cap on essential prescriptions.

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#MA #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #CitizenPortal

Wrapped up an incredible P4C season at Grant & Highland Elementary! Students built self-control through videogames, learning to pause and reflect in hot moments.
Expanding to 3 Oakland Unified schools this Spring! 🎮
#PlayingForChange #SeriousGames #RiskResilienceLab #YouthWellbeing #UCBerkeley

You deserve to feel safe and supported this season.
Save this for later.
#HolidaySafety #YouthWellbeing

There's kind of a lot going on right now. Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds to catch your breath.
Here's a quick reset you can do anywhere.
Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8.
#MindfulMinute #YouthWellbeing

Last Wednesday, we attended the Drug & Alcohol Teacher Training Seminar. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with teachers from across the region and highlight the importance of clear information, early conversations and local supports for young people’s wellbeing.

#YouthWellbeing HSE Ireland

#QueerClinic #BrightonQueerClinic #TheQueerClinic #QueerSupport #LGBTQYouth #YouthMentalHealth #ProtectTransKids #AffirmingAdults #BeTheProtector #StopTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #LGBTQIA #YouthWellbeing #QueerCommunity #LifeSavingSupport #BrightonCharity #BrightonCIC #QueerClinicCIC #TNL
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