The mental health of many kids and teens has only gotten worse since the beginning of the pandemic
A youth mental health program administrator tells 8forty that returning to in person socialization has contributed to stresses for some individuals.
Tag: Teens
Volleyball rescues teens from boredom and depression during pandemic
“I used to wake up looking forward to playing video games, but now when I am on video games, I am looking forward to the next time I can play volleyball,” says Lucas Koo.
Spending real money in video games can lead to regret, teens say
One student tells 8forty he spent $1200 on one game in the past year.
Thinking of skipping P.E class again? Here’s why you shouldn’t.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy fitness level, partnered with the proper diet, is the formula to live longer. Sacrificing aContinue Reading
How news organizations can adapt to attract a young audience
Teenagers are getting their news from social media, from the influencers they trust, with a strong slant of opinion.
B.C. teens say new vaping regulations may push them to black market products
The provincial government has introduced the strictest vaping regulations in Canada.
Teenagers are filming tragic assaults and overdoses of their peers instead of seeking help for them
Some examples of teenagers getting bullied and assaulted would be like Khasseen Morris, Carson Crimeni, Josh Chouinard, and a mentally disabled 15 year old girl, those are four different cases of teens getting abused in different ways.
Extracurricular advantage: How students in non-school activities get ahead
Extracurricular activities have proven to help people prepare for their future.
Sleep deficit a serious problem for teens
And no an all-nighter won’t fix it.
Simple Steps: How to deal with strict parents
With only a couple steps, you can gain knowledge and tips on how to handle strict parenting.
Students sleeping in class? Early start times are a contributor
With schools starting early, students just can’t get enough rest.
Study: Who’s Happier? The old or the young?
A study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that the depression, anxiety and stress people feel at younger ages tends to decrease over time.
The perks of having a part-time job as a teen.
When preparing for adulthood you usually want to experience what work is like and how you feel about it–a part time job can provide that.
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