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As Doctors And Hospitals Are Overwhelmed, could A.I. Based Innovation Be An Oasis?
It was my 3rd 12 hour shift that week.
How Parents Can Combat Social Media’s Risks To Kids’ Mental Health
The surgeon general issued an advisory on the risks social media poses to youth’s mental health. But parents can take steps to protect children from those risks.
As Fentanyl Deaths In Youth Rise, Will Digital Health Solutions Find Quicker Adaptation?
There was a lingering sadness in the air, as people greeted each other to memorialize the death of a loved young man.
Colonial, PMHS PTA Leaders Call on School Board to Do More to Fight Hate and Bias After Swastika Found at High School
PTA leaders from Colonial Elementary School and Pelham Memorial High School called on the board of education to do more to fight hate and bias in the schools during Tuesday’s board meeting, following the Oct. 24 discovery of a swastika in a PMHS stairw…
Making “Back to School” Better Than Ever
Back-to-school season has always been one of my favorite times because, after three months reserved for catching my breath, I finally get to fall back into a routine.
Teen Journalism Challenge Winners Speak to A Moment of Change in Education
Today’s world can feel out of control for teenagers. The COVID-19 pandemic took a tremendous toll on their mental health. At the same time, they’re living through remarkable changes in technology and the workforce, a widening political divide, social u…
Building Happier: FOMO And Mental Health Among Teens and Adults
“It’s too much- the phone is sometimes too much. Texts, social media notifications, calls- it is overwhelming and I’m tired.” So, he decided that for blocks at a time, he would simply turn on the Do Not Disturb function on his iOS (iPhone Operating Sys…
Building Happier: Reframing As A Tool To Reduce Anxiety
A mom, dropping her teen off to school, on a sunny day.
Hiding In Plain Sight: A Mother & Daughter’s Testimony Of Building Bridges
Suicide, in youth, is the second leading cause of death, and over 15% of teens have seriously considered suicide.
Hiding In Plain Sight: Youth Homelessness
Homelessness has been on the rise during the pandemic and can be noted as much more visible in many urban areas. The unfortunate collateral damage of the pandemic has caused many to be in this circumstance, including many young people under the age of 24.
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