Nation Jun 17 Surgeon general asks Congress to require warning labels on social media, saying platforms have ‘not been proved safe’ By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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
World Feb 25 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Nigeria counts ballots after challenging Election Day In our news wrap Saturday, Nigeria held its presidential election amid delays and scattered violence, winter weather continues to affect the West Coast, Biden ordered federal agents to check on families door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, an independent committee recommended…
Health Feb 24 Analysis: There’s a mental health crisis among teen girls. Here are some ways to support them The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys, teen girls are disproportionately experiencing sadness and hopelessness. By Elizabeth Englander, Meghan K. McCoy, The Conversation
Health Jan 29 Watch 4:14 Why Oregon is the worst-ranked state for youth mental health Depression and anxiety among adolescents was already at crisis levels before the pandemic, but it surged amid the isolation, disruption and hardship of COVID. For our new series, "Early Warnings: America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis,” William Brangham traveled to Oregon… By John Yang, William Brangham, Sam Lane, Andrew Corkery
Jan 25 Watch 10:39 Teen volunteers staff crisis support line to help peers facing mental health challenges By William Brangham, Sam Lane Oregon ranks among the worst states for youth mental illness and access to care. William Brangham went there and found a system facing heavy burdens, but one searching for solutions. It’s part of our new series, "Early Warnings: America’s Youth… Continue watching