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UK’s ‘anxious generation’ of young people struggling to adapt to workplace

Social media] is leading to some evidence of functional impairment, changing their sleep patterns, concentration levels. That is having an impact on their ability to work. “They are not snowflakes. People

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

UK. Iga, 14, has seen some videos on her social feeds where people openly talk about their suicidal thoughts and other serious mental health problems. "The problem is that you can see more than

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

health of young people, according to the UK's most senior doctors. In a submission to a government consultation on social media use for under-16s, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should

'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'

impact on her mental health. "Each day, every month, I am having those depressive thoughts, I am having those anxieties around everything", she explained. She said she found herself having to explain the condition

‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools

UK’s Department for Education announced that it would legislate to make restrictions on phones a statutory requirement for England’s state schools. Recent research by England’s children’s commissioner found that more than

Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms

UK government said this week it was [looking at “age or functionality restrictions” on social media](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/ministers-open-minded-uk-social-media-limits-bridget-phillipson) for children under 16. Publishing its findings on Wednesday, the commission said children under 13 could

Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live

impact of this technology on childhood, whether that is sleep, concentration, learning, health, wellbeing, including mental health. > > The harms are evident. > > And the precautionary principle should apply here. So yes, it is true

Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first

impact on children, and will continue to engage with families who have been directly affected, a spokeswoman added. Ghey has been campaigning for social media and mobile phone restrictions among youngsters after 16-year

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

UK nations, there are safe staffing limits - of about 250 caseloads per health visitor - but that has not been applied in England. iHV chief Alison Morton says families are paying the price for the decline

Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

UK may be affected by PMDD, but only a fraction have received a diagnosis. Suicide is a complex issue, but [some studies](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1442767/full) suggest those with PMDD are more likely to have suicidal

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

media that his project had been “paused for a short period of time” to see if an agreement with Iran could be finalised, but added that the blockade of ports would remain in place