TEEN ADDICTION
From 'Nunakuzhi' to 'Rings of Power 2' : Watch latest Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam OTT releases this week
It's an exciting time for streaming enthusiasts! This week promises a thrilling array of new content on your go-to platforms, perfect for binge-watching. The upcoming releases feature a diverse mix, from gripping suspense thrillers and captivating K-dramas to intense murder mysteries. Among the most anticipated titles are Kay Kay Menon’s gritty gangster drama Murshid, Vijay Varma’s riveting portrayal in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, the eagerly awaited new season of Only Murders in the Building, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2.
Spain launches the ‘porn passport’: All about the initiative taken to curb teen addiction to adult content
In an effort to protect adolescents from pornography addiction, the Spanish government has implemented strict measures to regulate access to adult content online. They are preparing to release an app aimed at preventing children from accessing R-rated digital content. Known as the 'porn passport,' this application allows adults to access pornographic material anonymously while effectively blocking minors from viewing it.
New York set to restrict social media algorithms for teens, WSJ reports
New York plans to ban social media algorithms targeting youth without parental consent. Mayor Eric Adams sued Meta Platforms for fueling a mental health crisis among youth.
Needed urgently: Collective action to tackle teen mental health crisis linked to smartphone use
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" examines the alarming rise in adolescent mental health issues, attributing much of it to smartphone use. Haidt calls for collective action, advocating norms like delaying smartphone use until high school and fostering real-world interactions to counter the harmful effects of excessive screen time.
Team of experts found ways to help young people addicted to social media to cut the craving
Research shows that social media has both positive and negative impacts on mental health. By setting goals and reflecting on media consumption, individuals can reduce addiction and improve their overall well-being.
Instagram, Facebook owner Meta to restrict teen content surrounding eating disorders, self-harm and suicide. Know more
Meta stated on Tuesday that it will be protecting the accounts of teen users and hiding content that is considered age-inappropriate for the youth and teens. Here's everything to know more.
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Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts
All teens will now be placed into the most restrictive content control settings on the apps and additional search terms will be limited on Instagram, Meta said in a blogpost.
Gen Z is addicted to YouTube: Pew survey finds 1 in 6 teens visit video sharing portal daily
The Pew survey, which was published Monday, was conducted from Sept. 26 to Oct. 23 with 1,453 teens aged 13 to 17.
'Euphoria' Season 3: When is the teen drama returning? Check release date, cast updates, and plots
The highly charged HBO teen drama, Euphoria, is gearing up for an eagerly awaited comeback with its third season. Recognized for its unfiltered and sometimes challenging depiction of teenage life and addiction, the series has amassed immense popularity, largely attributed to the exceptional performances of its leading actors, with Zendaya notably standing out.
Former Meta engineer testifies before Congress on Instagram's harms to teens
Arturo Bejar, who worked as an engineering director at Facebook from 2009 to 2015, outlined a "critical gap" between how the company approached harm and how the people who use its products - most notably young people - experience it.
To curb internet addiction, China limits smartphone usage among children and teens
China is introducing new regulations to limit smartphone usage among its youth, due to growing concerns surrounding internet addiction and exposure to age-inappropriate content. Children aged three and below will be allowed to view nursery rhymes under parental supervision, whilst teenagers between 16 to18 will be granted a maximum of two hours of daily smartphone usage, and those under 16 will be limited to 1 hour per day.
Explained: Why the BBC Presenter who paid teen for explicit photos has not been named yet?
A male presenter at the BBC has been temporarily suspended due to allegations of paying a teenager £35,000 (Rs 37 lakh) in exchange for explicit pictures. However, the identity of the individual involved has not been disclosed, and here are the reasons behind it.
Bengaluru techie, who lost Rs 70 lakh in online gambling, reunites with wife after de-addiction therapy
Last year, his wife discovered his online gambling habit and later also found that he had lost Rs 70 lakh of his savings. She, along their two kids, left his Bengaluru home.
Kids & social media: 8 tips for parents to help teens navigate through harmful world of addictive apps
So what can parents and young people do now? The surgeon general has some tips.
Young adults who are addicted to smartphones suffer more from stress & suicidal thoughts: Study
The study, titled ‘Age of first smartphone and mental wellbeing outcome’, was conducted in over 40 countries and included over 27,969 adults aged 14–18 years of age.
Meta versed in addiction
Meta faces hundreds of legal claims from parents and families of children and teens who suffered mental health problems after using Facebook and Instagram. School districts are also suing parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms, claiming the platforms 'exploited the vulnerable brains of youth'....
Amanda Bynes, teen heart-throb of 2000s, put in 72-hr psychiatric care after found walking naked
Bynes went on a self-imposed hiatus from acting in 2010.
Prince Harry reveals he had tried snorting cocaine as a teen but ‘didn’t like it’
He gained the nickname 'Harry Pothead' for a while.
Social media addiction is real! 40% Indian parents admit their tween kids addicted to smartphones
The report is based on responses from over 65,000 parents from 287 districts.
Three reasons why we are addicted to smartphones
So, what draws people to these phones? Surely, it is not just the groundbreaking design or the connection with a community.
Here's why your kid don't listen you about limiting the use of mobile device
It's not parents' - or the kids' - fault, there is a science behind this addiction.
US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address social media addiction
Under the bill, the National Science Foundation and National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine would do a study into potential interventions that Facebook or others could use to address problems of social media addiction
Cuban woman says late soccer star Maradona raped her when she was a teen, 'stole her childhood'
Alvarez said that she first met the soccer star shortly before the trip, when he was in Cuba.
Facebook will try to 'nudge' teens away from harmful content
Nick Clegg, Facebook's vice president of global affairs, expressed openness to the idea of letting regulators have access to Facebook algorithms that are used to amplify content.
Instagram and teens: How to keep your kids safe
Experts say open lines of communication, age limits and if necessary, activity monitoring are some of the steps parents can take to help kids navigate the dangers of social media.
Instagram and teens: How to keep your kids safe
Experts say open lines of communication, age limits and if necessary, activity monitoring are some of the steps parents can take to help kids navigate the dangers of social media.
Indian millennials addicted to smartphones, spend one-third of their waking hours on WhatsApp, FB
75% of the respondents agreed to have owned a smartphone in their teens.
Bengaluru's new-age parents are enrolling their pre-teen kids for yoga classes to avoid tech addictions
The number of children joining yoga classes has doubled in the past decade.
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