10 h. ago TikTok’s new owner stands to inherit 1,500 safety, privacy suits

(Bloomberg) — TikTok faces a mountain of litigation over child safety and privacy, a big risk for potential bidders vying to save the popular video app in the US. Collectively, an estimated 1,500 pending lawsuits carry billions of dollars in potential exposure over allegations that the platform is fueling a youth mental-health crisis and preying […]

Technology

3 d. ago Shortfalls identified in child and youth mental health system: Ontario auditor

Ontario's auditor general says the Ministry of Health could more effectively plan and oversee child and youth mental health services in the province.

Science

4 d. ago Saskatchewan experts raise alarms over lack of mental health resources in schools

The challenge around mental health issues remain top of mind but for youth the challenges can be even greater with the lack of available resources in schools.

Society

2 w. ago Canada’s youth say their mental health is in crisis due to the skyrocketing cost of living

The research, by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Ipsos Canada surveyed people across generations in Canada, the U.K. and Australia.

Economics

3 w. ago Most B.C. youth aren’t exercising enough and it's linked to mental

The researchers say too much screen time is the No. 1 contributor to not getting enough sleep and physical activity.

Other

4 w. ago Global Mental Health Leaders Convene in Canada to Address the Root Causes of the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Canadian charity Jack.org, the International Association for Youth Mental Health, and partners will lead Vancouver conference on March 18th-21st to develop a blueprint for global action on youth mental health TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today’s youth mental health crisis is the leading health issue impacting the lives and futures of young people, […]

Politics