The former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is stepping into a new arena. He is using his past struggles to inspire young boxers. Tyson recently attended the third annual "Boxing for a Cause" charity event. This event took place at JFK Elementary School. Boxers aged 10 to 20 participated in three-r
The WG/UNICEF CFM is a tool designed to spot kids and teens with disabilities. It does this by checking how they handle everyday tasks. This study zoomed in on the mental and emotional bits of the tool. These parts are key to understanding how kids and teens are doing mentally and how they're develo
A 19-year-old man from New Zealand lost his life after participating in a viral game called RUNIT. This game involves two people running at each other and colliding without any protective gear. The incident happened in Palmerston North, where Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a severe head injury during a
In the bustling city of Shanghai, schools are more than just places for learning. They are the launching pads that prepare young people for their future careers. For many years, China followed a socialist approach to education, focusing on equality and preparing students for work from an early age.
Mental health struggles are often linked to young people getting into trouble. However, there is a gap in understanding how these issues affect girls in particular, especially those living in regular neighborhoods. This is a problem because it means that many girls might not be getting the help the
In many developing countries, teens face big mental health hurdles. But their thoughts on the matter often get sidelined. That's where co-design comes in. It's a way to shape solutions that fit the specific needs and setting of a community. But making it work in places with few resources and uni
Coaches play a crucial role in keeping youth sports safe and fun. They have to deal with peer bullying, which can really mess with a young athlete's mind and how well they play. To tackle this, coaches need to have a solid plan. A recent study dug into how coaches handle bullying and build a positiv
Young people's views on pregnancy are more complex than we might think. Often, efforts to boost contraception use overlook the wide range of feelings young folks have about the idea of becoming parents. To truly understand and support young people, it's crucial to dive deeper into their thoughts a
Teen pregnancy is a topic that often focuses on cisgender girls, leaving out important groups like transgender boys and nonbinary youth. These groups, who were assigned female at birth, face unique challenges that are rarely discussed. Research in this area is sadly lacking, which means these teens
The digital age has brought many conveniences, but it also presents serious challenges, especially for young people. Many teens and young adults are deeply immersed in digital devices and online spaces. This immersion can lead to digital addiction, which affects both physical and mental well-being.
