The newly-passed Children and Media Research Advancement (CAMRA) Act directs the National Institutes of Health, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct research the effects that technology and media has on infants, children, and adolescents in core areas of cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development. Source: Colorado expert weighs in on … Continue reading Colorado expert weighs in on new law to fund research regarding the impact of technology on youth mental health
Youth and guns
Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for children and teenagers. More than half of all gun owners store guns unsafely and, according to Giffords X, 4.6 million Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for children and teenagers. More than half of all gun owners store guns unsafely and, according … Continue reading Youth and guns
Voices of Youth: Activists work to prevent youth suicide in Washtenaw County
Young local activists and their adult advocates are working to reduce the incidence and impact of suicide and suicidal ideation. This article is part of Concentrate's Voices of Youth series, which features content created by Washtenaw County youth in partnership with Concentrate mentors, as well as feature stories by adult writers that examine issues of importance … Continue reading Voices of Youth: Activists work to prevent youth suicide in Washtenaw County