Nation Jun 10 Are smartphones and social media harming teen mental health? Here’s why experts are split By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz
Nation Nov 15 Watch 10:21 Universities pushed to address mental health concerns on campus after student suicides Higher education is facing a mental health crisis. Yale settled a lawsuit following the death of a student by suicide in 2021 and will allow students flexibility to take lighter course loads and keep their healthcare while on medical leave. By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings, Ethan Dodd
Nation Sep 12 Watch 10:13 Shortage of mental health services for teens forces parents to take desperate measures The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the enormous strain on the mental healthcare system for young Americans. Parents whose children have complex mental and behavioral needs have had to take desperate measures to get their kids treatment. Christopher Booker reports for our… By Christopher Booker, Maea Lenei Buhre
World Jun 25 Watch 6:22 The traumatic effects of violence on Sudan’s children fleeing deadly conflict At least 860 people have died and more than half a million have fled Sudan, where fighting between government forces and a rival paramilitary faction is entering its eleventh week. As control of Sudan hangs in the balance, so do… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn
Health Feb 18 Watch 5:33 New study reveals the effect of racism and poverty on children’s brains Childhood trauma can have lasting psychological effects. A new study has found that early childhood stress from racism, poverty and other traumas can change the structure of children’s developing brains. Nathaniel Harnett, a neuroscientist at McLean Hospital and assistant professor… By Laura Barrón-López, Sarah Clune Hartman
Oct 22 Watch 8:19 Millions of kids are struggling with anxiety. How is it being treated? By Andrew Corkery, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson A national panel of health experts is recommending for the first time that children ages 8 and up be screened for anxiety — an issue that the pandemic has put a spotlight on. Dr. Lee Beers, former president of the… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 8:35 Lack of adequate mental health care places heavy burden on young people By Cat Wise, Mike Fritz The U.S. surgeon general issued a rare public advisory in December, warning of a “devastating” mental health crisis among American teens. Symptoms of depression and anxiety for children and adolescents have doubled during the COVID pandemic. Special correspondent Cat Wise… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 3:17 Ken Burns film explores youth mental health By Student Reporting Labs, Briget Ganske, Leah Clapman Awareness of mental health across all spectrums of the population has been growing after years living in the COVID pandemic. But there are particular concerns about the youngest generations. Those topics are explored in Ken Burns' film, "Hiding in Plain… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 5:36 How Uvalde families are coping with trauma after the elementary school massacre It has been just over a week since the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but families and community members are just beginning to navigate their grief. Counselors and mental health services are helping the community cope with the trauma and loss. Continue watching
May 25 Watch 6:19 What parents can say to their children about school shootings The Uvalde massacre is leading to tough questions all over again about how adults should talk to children about these shootings. Dr. Melissa Brymer, director of terrorism and disaster programs at the UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress,… Continue watching