The U.S. Departments of Education, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services will spend $35 billion preparing students to succeed in school as opposed to educating them. The largest portion of the funding will come through the Department of Education. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 allocated $45 billion to the Department of Education for K-12…
Federal Government to Spend $35 Billion on Getting Kids Ready for School
January 16, 2023
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Lawsuits Allege Instagram Endangers Teens’ Mental Health
Some addictive products come from screens, not syringes, according to new lawsuits against Instagram. As stated in whistleblower documents, Instagram’s parent company Meta knew for years that its network caused addiction that damaged children’s mental health. Lawsuits by eight former teen Instagram users including Laura Ashman, Chesapeake Dowdy, and Brianna Perez demand damages based on Instagram’s alleged…
Newport Nonprofit Hosts Water Sports Camp for Teens Under Pandemic Stress
June 26, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Teens struggling with anxiety, peer conflict, or other stress in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are invited this year to a free summer camp at the Newport Beach Aquatic Center, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting competitive and fitness-related rowing and paddle sports. “I’m excited to be part of something not only incredibly…
‘Unprecedented,’ Over 25 Percent Rise in Suspected Poison Suicides Attempts in Children: Toxicology Doctor
May 31, 2022
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A study on the National Poison Data System (NPDS) has found that suspected suicide attempts via self-poisoning in children have increased by 26.7 percent from 2015 to 2020 with researchers highlighting the nation’s increasing mental health crisis amongst adolescents. “Our study is one of a number that demonstrates that we are experiencing an unprecedented mental…
Getting Children Help When They Need It
In 2019, the Rockville Centre school district in Long Island, New York, was shaken by a string of student deaths, including the suicides of a recent graduate and a student. “When you get these losses, one after the other, you almost can’t get traction on normalcy,” said Noreen Leahy, an assistant superintendent at the school…
Mental Health Focus of Month-Long Awareness Campaign
May 9, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—In response to the growing demand for mental health services, Hoag Hospital has launched a young adults mental health program. Developed by neurobehavioral health experts at Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, the accredited outpatient program is meant to address the impact of pandemic shutdowns on mental health of young adults aged 18-26. The eight-week…
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