A survey by Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information found that two-thirds of respondents encountered harmful online content, with half of parents reporting their children also experienced it, particularly sexual content and cyberbullying. To promote healthier lifestyles, the government released new guidelines limiting screen time for primary schoolers to under two hours a day, unless related to schoolwork, and discouraging unrestricted internet access and social media use for children, citing age restrictions that typically require users to be at least 13 years old.
https://channelnewsasia.com/living/smartwatch-children-myfirst-fone-5077531The Australian government has passed a world-first bill that would ban social media platforms from allowing children under 16 to use their services. The legislation, which was approved by the Senate in November 2024, requires companies like Facebook and Instagram to classify specific platforms as age-restricted and face fines of up to $50 million if they fail to prevent minors from using them. The responsibility for enforcing the minimum age limit will fall on social media companies, not children or their parents.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/new-zealand-lawmaker-proposes-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/The Girl Scouts of the USA is empowering girls from diverse backgrounds and abilities to be themselves, discover their strengths, and overcome challenges through various programs. With the support of volunteers, mentors, and millions of former members, they are leading the way in finding their voices and driving positive change on issues such as environmental justice and friendship.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/girl-scouts-of-the-usa-presenta-el-programa-exclusivo-preparate-con-girl-scouts-tm-para-ayudar-a-las-ninas-de-preescolar-y-jardin-de-infantes-a-prepararse-para-el-proximo-ano-escolar-850303099.htmlThe Indian apex court has expressed concern over a disturbing pattern of student suicides at various educational institutes, highlighting the need for a more effective mechanism to address factors that lead to such tragedies. The court emphasizes the importance of seeking help and counseling, particularly through the Sanjivini Society for Mental Health hotline (011-40769002) available from 10 am to 7:30 pm on weekdays.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-wants-to-know-if-firs-filed-over-suicides-of-iit-student-neet-aspirant/article69544648.eceA Queensland Police inquest has revealed that officers had opportunities to intervene in the life of Ashlee Good's killer, Nikita Cauchi, before his tragic death. Cauchi, who was homeless and living apart from his family in Toowoomba, had stopped taking medication and ceased seeing a psychiatrist in 2020. In January 2023, he called police to report his father for theft, claiming the knives were essential to him. Senior Constables Matthew McDonnell and Hope Porter responded, noting Cauchi's fixation on the knives and irrational fears about homelessness. However, an email from McDonnell seeking follow-up mental health support was forgotten due to the officer's distraction with other duties.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-junction-inquest-coroner-likely-to-recommend-improvements-after-police-failed-to-link-joel-cauchi-mass-killing-to-mental-health-system/304a788e-b7be-4f63-a816-bbdcf7b80b98Senator John Fetterman has responded to concerns about his mental health, citing a New York Magazine article that he believes is a "hit piece" with anonymous sources. In December 2023, Fetterman's former chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, took action that compromised his confidential medical records, prompting Fetterman to sever access for Jentleson. Fetterman has been open about his past struggles with depression and a stroke, which he recovered from after suffering the attack in May 2022. The article also mentions Fetterman's support for Israel, which has sparked criticism from some of his progressive supporters, including former campaign officials who wrote an anonymous letter expressing their disappointment.
https://nypost.com/2025/05/06/us-news/sen-john-fetterman-fumes-over-one-source-hit-piece-claiming-erratic-behavior/US Senator John Fetterman's current and former staffers have expressed concerns about his well-being, citing erratic behavior since he was treated for depression. The staff claims that Fetterman has been seen sitting in a courtyard outside his office during work hours, sparking worries about his mental health.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14679747/john-fetterman-wife-missing-mental-health-decline-exposed.htmlPrince Andrew's former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, has expressed concerns about the impact of social media on children, warning that it can be a "nightmare" for many. She believes parents should teach their kids about the dark side of the internet and the lack of kindness among users. The Duchess also criticized technology firms and tech giants for not doing enough to protect children from online harm. In response, she founded The Youth Impact Council, a non-profit organization aimed at amplifying youth activists' voices. Sarah's comments echo those of her son Harry and his wife Meghan, who have been vocal about shielding the future generation from online harms.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1308851-sarah-ferguson-supports-prince-harry-meghans-message-amid-royal-riftTikTok star Mikayla Matthews, 25, shares a therapy session on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives where she confronts her childhood abuser, describing him as the reason for her chronic eczema. She credits her husband with being her "most amazing support system" and says that focusing on her mental health has helped her heal from the trauma.
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