Denmark plans social media ban for under-16s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
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Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.
Schoolgirl, 16, found dead at abandoned Westminster hotel
A promising 16-year-old student has been found dead at a disused Westminster hotel, with an inquest opening into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
Youth-led initiatives slash London knife crime rates
A remarkable youth-led initiative in London is dramatically reducing knife crime through community outreach and peer support programmes, new data reveals.
Gen Z Rejects Marathon Culture: The New Fitness Revolution
Discover why Britain's youngest adult generation is rejecting marathon culture in favour of balanced fitness, mental wellbeing and diverse sporting interests.
Arsenal youth captain sent off for horror tackle
Arsenal's young captain Michal Rosiak was sent off for a horror tackle during the UEFA Youth League match against PSV Eindhoven, leaving his team to battle with 10 men in a dramatic European encounter.
Gen Z Rejects Toxic Dating for Slow Love Movement
A new study reveals Generation Z is leading a dating rebellion against casual hookups and ghosting, embracing intentional relationships and emotional wellness instead.
Kluivert's Indonesian Football Revolution After Tragedy
Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert is spearheading Indonesia's football transformation, implementing crucial safety reforms and youth development programmes three years after the Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster that claimed 135 lives.
Youth anxiety claims undermine benefits crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how young people are increasingly using mental health conditions to avoid work despite government welfare reforms targeting the workshy.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
King Charles concerned about social media's youth impact
The monarch shared his worries about digital platforms' effects on young people's mental health during a private conversation with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace, highlighting the growing royal concern over technology's societal consequences.
Billy Vigar: Teen footballer's tragic wall accident death
The heartbreaking story of 14-year-old Billy Vigar, who tragically died after being struck by a football against a brick wall during a school match, sparking vital safety conversations in grassroots football.
Vulnerable teens seeking friendship with AI chatbots
An investigation reveals a worrying trend of isolated and distressed adolescents forming deep, and potentially dangerous, emotional bonds with artificial intelligence chatbots, raising alarms among child safety experts.
Melissa Leong's mental health transformation revealed
MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong reveals her profound mental health transformation after a personal crisis, sharing her path to healing and self-discovery.
Social Media Apps Face Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
The UK Government is considering mandatory mental health warnings on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarette packets, to combat the growing crisis in youth mental health linked to excessive app usage.
High School Football Player Fractures Rival's Spine in Tackle
A high school American football game in the US turns into a nightmare as a player suffers a catastrophic spinal fracture from a dangerous tackle. The graphic footage sparks a major debate on player safety in youth sports.
Gen Z's Agonising Dilemma: The Pressure of Perfect Opinions
An in-depth look at the 'activist's dilemma' facing Gen Z, caught between the pressure to have an opinion on everything and the fear of saying the wrong thing in our hyper-critical digital age.
UK Schoolboy's Brutal Football Blocks Go Viral
A high school American football player in the UK is taking the internet by storm with a jaw-dropping highlight reel of him physically dominating opponents, sparking viral fame and serious hype.
Boy, 14, with Tourette's takes life after nude photo blackmail
The heartbroken family of a 14-year-old boy with Tourette's syndrome speaks out after he took his own life, tormented by an online bully who threatened to share an intimate image.
The 'High School Chill Girl' Phenomenon Sweeping UK Schools
A new cultural trend is sweeping UK secondary schools as Gen Z redefines success, blending academic diligence with social ease and emotional intelligence. Discover how the 'chill girl' is replacing outdated stereotypes.
Suicide Leading Cause of Death for UK Young Adults
Devastating new ONS data shows suicide has become the biggest killer of young Brits aged 20-34, overtaking accidents and substance abuse. Experts demand urgent mental health action.
Ex-SAS Soldier Demands Mandatory National Service for UK Youth
A decorated former SAS soldier is urging the next government to introduce compulsory national service, arguing it would instil discipline, unity, and purpose in Britain's 'lost' younger generation.
NYC declares social media a public health hazard for children
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
NHS Prescribes Art Galleries for Mental Health Treatment
Discover how the NHS is prescribing art galleries, museums, and cultural experiences as groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions, chronic pain, and loneliness across the UK.
UK's Child Mental Health Crisis: Parents Reveal Agony
Exclusive: Desperate parents reveal their agonising battles with the UK's child mental health system as waiting lists spiral and children are failed. A Mirror investigation.
California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?
Common Meds Linked to Youth Suicide Surge, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research uncovers a disturbing correlation between widely prescribed drugs, including beta-blockers and anti-anxiety medications, and a sharp increase in suicide risks and depression in children and young adults. Experts are calling for urg
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
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