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A University of Southampton study of over 230,000 participants found a link between irregular sleep in teenagers and increased anxiety. This "social jetlag" could be mitigated by later school start times and acknowledging biological sleep shifts in puberty.
Research & DiscoveriesMedicine & CarePsychology & Mental Health
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Excessive alcohol consumption in youth disrupts communication between brain cells (astrocytes) and synapses, particularly in the hippocampus. These changes persist even after abstinence and can lead to anxiety-related behavior in adulthood.
IT & InternetPsychology & Mental HealthPop Culture & Celebrities
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Younger generations, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are experiencing "anemoia," a longing for times before their birth. This is seen as a reaction to digital overload and smartphone dominance, with a desire for analog simplicity and genuine human connections.
Education & SchoolsWelfare & PovertyPsychology & Mental Health
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According to the Sinus Youth Study, 42 percent of girls feel strongly burdened by school stress, compared to 25 percent of boys. Overall, one in three young people in Germany report school stress as a burden.
Education & SchoolsIT & InternetPsychology & Mental Health
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Gaming addiction is not widespread, according to a specialist. It becomes problematic when gaming is the sole source of relief, belonging, and success. The treatment goal is controlled use rather than abstinence.
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The article criticizes a pop-feminist tendency towards violent fantasies and calls for lynching men, viewing it as an expression of powerlessness and a bankruptcy of emancipation. It calls for a critical-feminist femininity based on mutual recognition rather than power.
Education & SchoolsIT & InternetPsychology & Mental Health
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Italian youth who used social media early lost about half a year of learning progress in math and Italian, according to a study. A 2024 WHO study found 11 percent of adolescents in 44 countries are pathologically addicted to social media.
IT & InternetPsychology & Mental HealthMedia & Press
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The documentary "Finding Connection" follows four individuals who form relationships with AI programs, viewing them as ideal soulmates. The AI serves therapeutic purposes or as a constant conversational partner, with protagonists also discussing changes through updates and perceiving the AI as an independent character.
IT & InternetPsychology & Mental HealthMedia & Press
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Popular true crime formats satisfy human curiosity and the need to assess risks. However, the portrayal of extreme cases can lead to a distorted perception of actual crime risks.
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Children's language when describing stressful experiences can signal later mental health risks. A Stanford University study used AI-powered language analysis to identify risk pathways based on features like narrative complexity and certainty in wording.
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