Being close to nature and engaging in traditional and spiritual activities is really important for young Indigenous people. These activities boost their overall health and well-being, keeping their cultural heritage alive and kicking. Sadly, historical policies and modern challenge
The Rainbow Project is a five year old initiative that has been making big changes in healthcare. It aims to improve services for LGBTQ+ young people and their families dealing with chronic health issues. It all started in 2020 when a big city hospital decided to make a change. They wanted to mak
A lot of us talk about how kids feel inside their heads and bodies. Scientists have a fancy name for this: psychosomatic complaints. While teens might just call it "feeling off. " There's this checklist, which is a list of things you might be feeling. Like headaches, stomach pain or just feeling ti
The mental health of young people has been a serious concern since the mid-1900s. Most mental illnesses pop up before a person turns 25. Things have gotten worse in the last 20 years. The issue is not just about people being more aware or getting better diagnoses. It is a real crisis. Young people
Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun righ
Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De
Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1
Indigenous Young People Are Struggling. Big Time. In Northern Ontario, young people aged 18 to 25 are facing a lot of stress. These young folks make up the group called transitional-aged youth. These challenges include everything from family problems to serious mental health struggles. Indigeno
The New York City Council has passed a bunch of new laws to tackle the rising mental health issues among students. These laws aim to create safe spaces in schools where kids can get the support they need, especially after the tough times brought on by the COVID pandemic. One of the laws is a two-yea
Religion is often seen as a big factor in whether young women use contraception or not. But what do young women in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Niger really think? Between August and November 2022, researchers talked to married and unmarried young women, ages 18-24, who use modern contraception and prac
