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Why Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support

A recent Nov 2025 study published in JAMA revealed a growing trend every parent and caregiver should pay attention to, that being teens and young adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for emotional and mental health support. (1) The study reported that 13% of U.S. youth now use AI tools to talk about their mental health. Among young adults aged 18 to 21, that number climbs to 22%, and two-thirds of those users seek AI support at least once a month. Dr. E

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How a Compassionate, Scaffolded, Evidence-Based Approach Better Serves All Youth and Teens When It Comes To Technology

Calls to delay youth access to smartphones and social media until 14 or 16 often sound protective, but evidence shows they can backfire. Safety doesn’t come from age-based bans, it comes from guided exposure, education, and parental involvement. A scaffolded, compassionate approach builds digital competence and resilience, preparing all youth for the connected world they already live in.

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We Can’t Depend on App Store Ratings to Be Accurate

Parents often trust app store age ratings when deciding what their kids can download, but that trust may be misplaced. Research by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection found that many ratings fail to reflect real risks, leaving youth exposed to mature or unsafe content. Independent sources like Common Sense Media and UMASS’s App Danger Project offer clearer insight for safer choices.

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DeepNudes: Undressing AI-Generated Intimate Image Abuse Material

AI tools now allow anyone—even without skills—to create fake nude images, fueling harassment, sextortion, and deep privacy violations, especially among youth.