Recent Child Suicide and Self-Harm Articles Around the Nation
| What parents should do after a child’s suicide attempt? Answering caregivers’ frequently …CHOC Children’s Health – Children’s Hospital of Orange CountyTrust is easily lost when a child makes a suicide attempt and/or lies to their caregiver about their level of risk or self–harming behaviors. It may … Flag as irrelevant |
| Jonathan Haidt Talks His New Book ‘The Anxious Generation’ – Noema MagazineNoema MagazineIn 2010, kids in the U.S. and other Anglo countries still had a recognizably human childhood. … self–harm and other problems in short order. Gardels: … Flag as irrelevant |
| CPSC New Drowning Report Shows Increase in Child FatalitiesConsumer Product Safety CommissionFocused on deaths and injuries for children under age 15, the report shows that fatal drownings for children increased 12 percent in 2021, the most … Flag as irrelevant |
| Female genital mutilation and cutting: a survey of child abuse pediatriciansBMC Women’s Health – BioMed CentralConclusions. US CAPs have high rates of training related to FGM/C; however, they need additional training to increase confidence and ability to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Ending Big Tech’s Child Exploitation – Compact MagazineCompact MagazineParents, who for a decade blamed themselves in isolation for the rising depression, anxiety, and self–harm among teens, are now joining together to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Group warns increased cannabis use connected to youth self harm | WGIL 93.7 FMWGILProvisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of suicide deaths in the U.S. in 2022: 49,369. Flag as irrelevant |
| Are smartphones and social media harming teen mental health? Here’s why experts are split – PBSPBSAbout one in five American adolescents report having anxiety and depression. … And CDC data show teenage girls are facing record levels of sadness and … Flag as irrelevant |
| Mental Health Symposium: Signs of suicide and importance of self-careThe Interior JournalFifteen percent of Kentucky children between the ages of two and 12 have at least one behavioral, developmental, or emotional condition, such as … Flag as irrelevant |
| Depression Trial Wins, Losses; Americans‘ Chronic Insomnia; Kids‘ Sleep AnxietyMedPage TodayMott Children’s Hospital national poll. Traumatic brain injury was … self-identify an eating disorderopens in a new tab or window. (The Guardian). Flag as irrelevant |
| Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity – KFFKFF… the U.S. Examples of some key findings include … In contrast, Black, Hispanic, and Asian adolescents have lower rates of suicide deaths compared to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Surgeon General Recommends Warning on Social Media Platforms – Daily CitizenDaily Citizen – Focus on the FamilyThese same studies found such content could normalize self–harm and cause children to harm themselves. 3. Social Media Affects Brain Development. Flag as irrelevant |
| Colorado AG records third-highest month of Safe2Tell reports for students – KDVRKDVR… self harm, and school threats are close behind. The data tells us how much our kids are hurting,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser in a release. Flag as irrelevant |
| New York passes laws protecting kids from addictive social media content – The GuardianThe Guardian… self–harm.” Comparable legislation protecting children from social media activities has been drawn up across the US on a shared belief that social … Flag as irrelevant |
| Major Organizations and Community Leaders Applaud Passage of Legislation to Protect …New York State Attorney General… harm their mental health and development. “The … “The historic passage of the New York Child Data … American Children and Families (CACF). “Asian … Flag as irrelevant |
| She’s Fighting to Save America’s ‘Last Best Place’ From Suicide – The New York TimesThe New York TimesMurder rates and mass shootings make national headlines, defining the discussion over pervasive gun violence. But most gun deaths in America are self– … Flag as irrelevant |
| Pentagon reveals SHOCKING data: US soldiers show more probability of dying by suicide …The Economic Times… self–harm or by committing suicide … According to the stats obtained by USA Today, suicide rates … Caught On Camera 5 Year Old Child Bitten To Death … Flag as irrelevant |
| American parents want their children to have phones in schools – The EconomistThe Economist… self–harm among young people today. Some … The answer for parents in America is to agree to delay giving their children … Your Data Rights. Copyright … Flag as irrelevant |
| What a social media warning label can’t do – VoxVoxThe kids got protection, but data collection for the rest of us was left largely unregulated. The United States still doesn’t have a comprehensive … Flag as irrelevant |
| New York advances bill to bar social media from using ‘addictive’ algorithms on kidsThe Hill… America · People in the News · Print Edition · Policy … Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act.” … self harm,” the bill text said. Senate … Flag as irrelevant |
| TikTok Threatened With New Lawsuit As National Ban Fight IntensifiesThe Hollywood ReporterIn a letter to FTC chair Lina Kahn, the lawmakers wrote, “TikTok has previously violated children’s data privacy laws. … American public, including … Flag as irrelevant |
| Social media and youth mental health defining challenge of our time: Surgeon generalYahoo News UK“The data tells us that kids who spend an average of three hours or … self–harm, suicide and eating disorders. A Meta spokesperson also told NPR … Flag as irrelevant |
| Beyond Healthcare summer program helping Toledo youth cope with mental health battlesWTOL… rates of self–harm across the U.S.. According to the CDC’s 2021 data summary report, nearly 40% of high-school kids “felt so sad or hopeless that … Flag as irrelevant |
| Here’s How Four Communities Are Advancing Inclusivity Beyond the Pride ParadeUnited Way WorldwideStatistics from a 2021 Healthy Kids Colorado survey were grim: some 40% of gay or lesbian students reported self–harm, compared to 19% of their … Flag as irrelevant |
| American College of Pediatricians issues fiery statement condemning child gender transitionFox News… rates of harmful self-prescribed hormone use,” the APA claims. The federal government, through the Department of Health and Human Services, also … Flag as irrelevant |
| Commentary: Reflections for Father’s Day – The Northern Virginia DailyThe Northern Virginia DailyThat being said, I would like to point out some very sobering data. The U.S. Census Bureau has estimated that roughly 25% of children in America grow … Flag as irrelevant |
| Intentional poisoning deaths in the USA are up 234% – New AtlasNew Atlas… harm to adults and children have risen … Calls to US … Data relating to pediatric exposures showed that while the number of unintentional child … Flag as irrelevant |
| US surgeon general calls for social media warning labels, echoing conservative book concernsThe LionIn his Times essay, Murthy claims an increased risk for suicide and self–harm from social media for children and adolescents. The 2023 advisory noted … Flag as irrelevant |
| Giving your child a smartphone is like gifting them a hand grenade, says BEL MOONEY … – Daily MailDaily Mail1) A substantial increase in adolescent anxiety and depression rates begins in the early 2010s. 2) A substantial increase in adolescent self–harm … Flag as irrelevant |
| Put phone away | The Arkansas Democrat-GazetteThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette… self–harm among individuals ages 10 to 14 rose 188 percent for girls. … percent among boys, reports the U.S. … children from harm is our first duty. Flag as irrelevant |
| Digital technology: creating anxious children – Mercator – MercatorNetMercatorNetDepression, self–harming and eating disorders are more associated with girls. Addiction is fuelled by dopamine, but “dopamine, though pleasurable, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Hochul signs online child protection bills – Queens ChronicleQueens ChronicleThe Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids and the New York Child Data … Over the last decade, there is a sharp increase in mental illness, self– … Flag as irrelevant |
| Man sentenced for anti-Asian and antisemitic threats – AsAmNewsAsAmNewsAndre Lackner plead guilty to stalking charges and admitted sending the messages back in January, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s office. He … Flag as irrelevant |
| Is It Time For Kids To Power Off Phones? Second-Largest US School District Says Yes …TradingViewHaidt has tied increased phone usage to instances of self–harm and loneliness among the nation’s youth. … Select market data provided by ICE Data … Flag as irrelevant |
| CPSC New Drowning Report Shows Increase in Child Fatalities – MorningstarMorningstar… statistics.CPSC’s latest data show the following for children in the U.S. … injuries each year … self-latching features to keep unsupervised … Flag as irrelevant |
| My daughter voiced sadness on TikTok and was fed self–harm videos – The TimesThe Times… kids and promote childhood hurt, hate, self-loathing and suicide.” “In … child users by advertising to them, profiling their data and tracking them. Flag as irrelevant |
| VMA applauds NEWS CORP’S ‘Let them be Kids‘ supporting Government age increase for …SprinterFrom 2008 to 2022, rates of self–harm doubled for girls between the … us · Advertise · Contact Us. Categories. Associations · Business · Events … Flag as irrelevant |
| New York Passes Bill to safeguard children from Addictive feeds – MediaNamaMediaNama… child users. Titled ‘Stop Addictive Feeds … self–harm”, argues the bill’s official summary. … data of American users. Reportedly, ByteDance … Flag as irrelevant |
| Pilot program changing the lives of Ontario families with autistic children – CityNews TorontoCityNews TorontoOne of those children is five-year-old Kairo, who is autistic and was prone to self–harm and uncontrollable tantrums until his admission into the … Flag as irrelevant |
| Mental Health on College Campuses: Challenges and Solutions | Education NewsUSNews.com… data from a U.S. News survey … “So we want to bifurcate kids and talk about them as either this group or that group. … Students sought care for a … Flag as irrelevant |
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| ER Admissions for Self–harm Have Increased Among 10- to 14-year-old GirlsInstitute for Family StudiesFive times more 10- to 14-year-old girls were admitted to the ER for self–harm in 2022 than in 2009 (see Figure 1) Tweet This; The U.S. Surgeon … Flag as irrelevant |
| Some child psychologists say the U.S. surgeon general’s call for social media warning … – FortuneFortuneWhile a number of studies have shown that excessive social media use harms children, some mental health professionals argue the evidence is … Flag as irrelevant |
| What parents should do after a child’s suicide attempt? Answering caregivers’ frequently …CHOC Health – Children’s Hospital of Orange CountyTrust is easily lost when a child makes a suicide attempt and/or lies to their caregiver about their level of risk or self–harming behaviors. It may …Helping Children and Young People who Self–harm: An Introduction to Se – Routledge – RoutledgeFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant |
| Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad – The New York TimesThe New York TimesWe asked experts for one practical strategy that parents can use with their kids to help mitigate the harms of social media. Here’s what they told us. Flag as irrelevant |
| Surgeon General Recommends Warning on Social Media Platforms – Daily CitizenDaily Citizen – Focus on the FamilyU.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says … These same studies found such content could normalize self–harm and cause children to harm themselves. Flag as irrelevant |
| US Surgeon General wants warning labels on social networks – The RegisterThe RegisterSomething like … Side effects may include low self esteem, short attention span, and intrusive ads? · Social media may harm kids. US Surgeon General … Flag as irrelevant |
| Opinion | Surgeon General: Social Media Platforms Need a Health Warning – The New York TimesThe New York TimesLori had been diligent, monitoring her daughter’s accounts and phone daily, but harm still found her child. … self-esteem, the feeling of being … Flag as irrelevant |
| What Is ‘Sadfishing’ and Why Are Teens Doing It? – ParentsParentsSadfishing is a fairly new term describing social media behavior which can mean your child is suffering emotionally. Experts break down what it … Flag as irrelevant |
| ADHD Teens Show Higher Self–Harm Rates, Study Finds | Mirage NewsMirage NewsChildren diagnosed with ADHD by age 10 have elevated risks of self–harm … us. See our disclaimer page. ×. Search Now. Flag as irrelevant |
| Surgeon General calls for warning label on social media platforms – Detroit Free PressDetroit Free PressChild Mind Institute Convenes Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. … harm to the mental health and well-being of children and … Flag as irrelevant |
| Teenagers with ADHD more likely to self–harm, research shows – Medical XpressMedical XpressChildren diagnosed with ADHD by age 10 have elevated risks of self–harm … One in 10 U.S. school-age kids have ADHD report finds. Mar 20, 2024. ADHD …Self–harm and suicidal behaviors in children: perspectives of mental health clinicians – Oxford Academic – Oxford University PressFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant |
| Number of children suffering from mental health illnesses continue to rise – WLBTWLBTTeenaged girls … Flag as irrelevant |
| The Global Prevalence of Nonsuicidal Self–Injury Among Adolescents – JAMA NetworkJAMA Network… adolescent females is a call to action from Moloney et al. Twenty-four studies, 13 from North America (1 from Mexico, 3 from Canada, and 9 from the US) … Flag as irrelevant |
| I banned my daughter from using the iPhone she bought. It made her a better personThe GuardianMy daughter is one of those kids the US surgeon general warned us about. … For these girls, suicide rates have risen 151%, self–harm 182%. Her … Flag as irrelevant |
| Teenagers with ADHD more likely to self–harm, research shows – UNSW SydneyUNSW SydneyAustralian children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to self–harm and exhibit suicidal behaviour as … Flag as irrelevant |
| 3 tips for limiting negative effects of social media on children from a clinical psychologistWDRB… harms for adolescents. A surgeon general’s warning label, which requires … self harm in teens by the DC Academy.png. The surgeon general is also … Flag as irrelevant |
| TikTok facing another legal battle over failing to protect kids privacyABC 33/40Various studies have found TikTok’s algorithm can feed content about self–harm and other dangerous topics to kids through its “For You” section … Flag as irrelevant |
| Jonathan Haidt Talks His New Book ‘The Anxious Generation’ – Noema MagazineNoema MagazineIn 2010, kids in the U.S. and other Anglo countries still had a recognizably human childhood. … self–harm and other problems in short order. Gardels: … Flag as irrelevant |
| US surgeon general calls for social media warning labels, echoing conservative book concernsThe LionIn his Times essay, Murthy claims an increased risk for suicide and self–harm from social media for children and adolescents. The 2023 advisory noted … Flag as irrelevant |
| Social media usage linked to mental health crisis in teens – WPMIWPMI… children with depression, anxiety and kids who are considering self–harm. “The portion of your brain that makes decisions now that impact your … Flag as irrelevant |
| I Never Thought I’d Need To Give My 9-Year-Old Medical Cannabis. Here’s How We Got Here.HuffPostSYT1 symptoms include aggression and self–injurious behavior like head-banging and hitting one’s self. … Autism affects one in 36 children in the … Flag as irrelevant |
| What a social media warning label can’t do – VoxVoxWhat the surgeon general wants to do for kids safety leaves the rest of us behind … harm their self-image are bad for adults, too. And the same … Flag as irrelevant |
| School behavioral threat assessment teams on the rise | K-12 DiveK-12 DiveA child in a red shirt sits with face against wall and back toward camera. … self–harm. Nine states required school threat assessment teams as of … Flag as irrelevant |
| I’m an expert on adolescence: here’s why a smartphone ban isn’t the answer, and what we …The Guardian… self–harm images, cyberbullying and sexting gone wrong. They’re suffering, and of course it’s their phones. Except that psychological science (and … Flag as irrelevant |
| Sex Differences in the Global Prevalence of Nonsuicidal Self–Injury in Adolescents: A Meta-AnalysisJAMA NetworkNSSI was twice as prevalent among female adolescents compared with male adolescents in North America (OR, 2.49; 95% CI, 2.16-2.86) and Europe (OR, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Senate investigation reveals abuses, neglect at federally funded youth treatment centersWOKV“Poor staffing leads to elopements from facilities, self–harm attempts by children, and child fatalities. … us.” A spokesperson for Devereux Advanced … Flag as irrelevant |
| Signs to watch for when a child is grieving – KFYRKFYRPersonality changes … Flag as irrelevant |
| Senate investigation reveals abuses, neglect at federally funded youth treatment centersWHIO-TV>> U.S. House votes to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt … “I sent my child … “Poor staffing leads to elopements from facilities, self–harm … Flag as irrelevant |
| New York Passes Bill to safeguard children from Addictive feeds – MediaNamaMediaNama… self–harm”, argues the bill’s official summary. This bill would prohibit social media platforms from providing an “addictive feed” to children … Flag as irrelevant |
| Hochul signs online child protection bills – Queens ChronicleQueens ChronicleOver the last decade, there is a sharp increase in mental illness, self–harm, and suicide among young people. … About Us · Contact Us · Advertise … Flag as irrelevant |
| TikTok Threatened With New Lawsuit As National Ban Fight IntensifiesThe Hollywood Reporter… American public, including America’s children.” They added, “Notably … self–harm, with a Congressional office reporting a call from a child … Flag as irrelevant |
| Researchers say social media warning is too broad – West Hawaii TodayWest Hawaii Today… self–harm, for example, has been shown to increase self–harming behavior. “It’s kind of like saying, ‘Is the number of calories that you eat good … Flag as irrelevant |
| Surgeon General Calls For Tobacco-Style Warning Labels On Social Media PlatformsYahoo News Singapore… self–harm, suicide and eating disorders. A Meta spokesperson also told … kids, and it really helped us to be able to combat that pressure. … It … Flag as irrelevant |
| Weigh Therapist’s Opinion In Deportation Case, 4th Circ. Says – Law360Law360… harm her U.S. citizen child who has a history of self–harm. That evidence was a therapist’s expert opinion that the child, referred to only as R … Flag as irrelevant |
| Children deemed ‘too autistic’ for mental health service and ‘too anxious’ for disability teamThe JournalSOME YOUNG PEOPLE are not seen by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) until they are self–harming or have attempted suicide, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Commentary: Reflections for Father’s Day – The Northern Virginia DailyThe Northern Virginia DailyEmergency room visits caused by anxiety, mood disorder and self–harm have risen dramatically. … The U.S. Census Bureau has estimated that roughly 25% … Flag as irrelevant |
| CDC: ADHD Diagnoses Rise Sharply Among U.S. Children, Treatment Lags – ADDitudeADDitudeUntreated ADHD affects multiple domains of life. “Individuals with ADHD … [Self-Test] Could Your Child Have ADD (aka Inattentive ADHD)? · “A Daily … Flag as irrelevant |
| Arkansas disability advocate addresses lawmakers about reports of abuse in residential …The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette… abuse from fellow patients and staff, as well as regular use of restraint and seclusion policies, leading to self–harm and child fatalities. Flag as irrelevant |
| Warning label on social media? Arizona experts respond to idea – KTAR NewsKTAR NewsMcWilliams said some of the content kids are exposed to on social media can contribute to eating disorders and self–harm. … Us · Contest Rules … Flag as irrelevant |
| Rising Suicide Rates in the US: Causes, Signs, and How to Help | South Plainfield, NJ News TAPintoTAPintoIt can also act as a platform where individuals learn problematic behaviors, including engaging in self–harm or discussing these behaviors with others … Flag as irrelevant |
| “Nothing is more important than children’s welfare”: the government’s empty words – Sussex BylinesSussex BylinesKnife crime, access to pornography and self–harm are rampant among children in some of our cities, seemingly without government interest. It is … Flag as irrelevant |
| Supporting the Grieving Child and Family: Clinical Report | Pediatrics – AAP PublicationsAAP Publications… children are perceived to be at risk for self–harm or harm to others. Professional Preparation and Self-Care. Pediatricians often enter the … Flag as irrelevant |
| MCS to present ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ sessions – The Madison RecordThe Madison Record… children and adolescents, 12- to 18-year-olds. … * Assess – Determine potential risk of suicide or self–harm. … For details and the registration link, … Flag as irrelevant |
| “Why Do They Hate Us So Much?”: Discriminatory Censorship Laws Harm Education in FloridaHuman Rights Watch… child’s healthy development. … In such a climate, Florida students, teachers, and parents told us that self-censorship has become increasingly … Flag as irrelevant |
| Virginia Man Charged with Child Exploitation, Stalking, Possession of Child PornographyDepartment of Justice… themselves and to commit acts of self–harm. United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh and Stanley M. Meador, Special Agent in Charge of the … Flag as irrelevant |
| ‘This is preventable’ | ‘ASK Day’ hoping to keep children safe from accidental shootingsWDRB“A child finding a gun and exploring it and accidently shooting themselves … self–harm or unknown. “The injuries range from a soft tissue injury to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Hinsdale man in critical condition following inicident at local home – Union LeaderUnion Leader… child had drowned the day prior. Police responded to a Hinsdale home for reports of a 37-year-old man “distraught, barricaded, and threatening self– … Flag as irrelevant |
| Strength in vulnerability: LGBTQ+ mental wellness journey – WSLS 10WSLS 10White said schools are sometimes a safe haven for kids whose parents may not be accepting of them. He tells us early intervention and therapy are … Flag as irrelevant |
| Pinterest ‘sorry’ Molly Russell was able to view online content linked to self–harm, inquest hearsYahoo Movies UKHe sped home, thinking one of us kids had been hit by a car. When he found out what had happened, he offered to leave so she would never have to see … Flag as irrelevant |
| American Women Are at a Breaking Point – The AtlanticThe AtlanticThe U.S. treats child care, in particular, more as a private service … self-determination. Congress currently has ongoing legislative efforts … Flag as irrelevant |
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