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Digital Hauntings: Screens Exacerbate Youth Distress

Young people's screen use is linked to more distress. Real-world support helps reduce reliance on digital spaces for coping.

#YouthMentalHealth, #DigitalWellbeing, #OnlineSafety, #ScreenTime, #CommunitySupport

https://newsletter.tf/screens-increase-youth-distress-real-world-support-helps/

Screens Increase Youth Distress, Experts Say

Young people's screen use is linked to more distress. Real-world support helps reduce reliance on digital spaces for coping.

NewsletterTF

NewsletterTF 2d ago

Recent reports show digital spaces are worsening youth distress, with online bullying and shallow connections playing a big role.

#YouthMentalHealth, #DigitalWellbeing, #OnlineSafety, #ScreenTime, #CommunitySupport
https://newsletter.tf/screens-increase-youth-distress-real-world-support-helps/

Screens Increase Youth Distress, Experts Say

Young people's screen use is linked to more distress. Real-world support helps reduce reliance on digital spaces for coping.

NewsletterTF

Arlin Schaffel 3d ago

Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement

image via techcrunch.com

Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform, and is currently accepting waitlist sign-ups. Unlike traditional streaming platforms, Maka Kids doesn’t have recommendation algorithms, ads, or auto-play. Instead, it is designed to offer a predictable experience that supports learning, creativity, and emotional growth.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/maka-kids-is-redefining-kids-screen-time-with-a-streaming-app-optimized-for-well-being-not-engagement/ #app #children #kids #learning #screenTime

Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement | TechCrunch

Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.

TechCrunch

World news | The Guardian 3d ago

Trump health officials issue advisory on children and teens' excessive screen time

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/trump-health-advisory-children-teens-screen-time

#Health #ScreenTime #Youth

Trump health officials issue advisory on children and teens’ excessive screen time

HHS advisory says high screen time among youths can be linked to poor sleep and weakened in-person relationships

The Guardian

Global News National 3d ago

Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisory
The U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.
#Health #ScreenTime #SocialMedia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857583/screen-time-children-public-health-concern-us/

Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada [Unofficial]4d ago

Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisory

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11857583/screen-time-children-public-health-concern-us/

Global News Health 4d ago

Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisory
The U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.
#Health #ScreenTime #SocialMedia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857583/screen-time-children-public-health-concern-us/

Global News 4d ago

Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisory
The U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.
#Health #ScreenTime #SocialMedia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11857583/screen-time-children-public-health-concern-us/