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New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom. Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day, a Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll found. Most parents, 72-percent, said they still want their child to have their phone on them in case of an emergency, the poll found. Earlier Report: Hochul Signs Bill Restricting 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Targeting Children The poll was conducted by 600 parents with at least one child under the age of 18 in New York Cit…
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues
Social Media Sites Should Be Forced To Display Warning Labels, NY AG Argues You’ve seen them on cigarettes and alcohol – now social media accounts could come with their own warnings if New York Attorney General Letitia James gets her way. James was among a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general who sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday, Sept. 10, urging lawmakers to approve US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's request for warnings on sites like TikTok and Instagram about potential adverse mental health effects for minors. Murthy made the request in June, citing new research showing that adolescents who spend more than three hours per day on social media face an incr…
Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say
Winter Blues Got You Down? These Activities May Lift Your Spirits, NY Redditors Say If the shorter, darker days of winter have you singing the blues, you’re not alone. Nearly 10 million Americans experience what psychologists have dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, according to Boston University. A form of depression, SAD typically rears its head during late fall or early winter and dissipates during the sunnier days of spring and summer. Symptoms may include feeling sad most of the day, losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, and having low energy. Some sufferers also report oversleeping, overeating, and having difficulty concentrating. While the best c…
Families Rally To Support Long Island School Torched In Blaze Families Rally To Support Long Island School Torched In Blaze
Families Rally To Support Long Island School Torched In Blaze “I can speak firsthand to the way that Harmony and its staff have been there to support my daughter and myself during the most difficult times of our lives.” When Harmony Heights Residential and Day School went up in flames during the early hours of Monday, May 15, families and supporters of the therapeutic school wasted no time before springing into action. Earlier Report: Schoolhouse Blaze: East Norwich's Harmony Heights Catches Fire The school, which has been in operation for nearly 50 years, aims to provide an education to students who suffer from conditions such as depression, e…
'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide 'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide
'I Take My Kids With Me': Fairfield County Mom Left Note Before Apparent Triple-Murder/Suicide The Fairfield County mother who is accused of killing her three children before killing herself had been crying for days and left a suicide note for her husband, according to a new report. The apparent triple murder-suicide happened on Wednesday, July 27 in Danbury, on Whaley Street. The children, Junior Panjon, age 12, Joselyn Panjon, age 10, and Jonael Panjon, age 5, were found by police after the department received a request for a welfare check from a distraught and crying person, said Det. Capt. Mark Williams, of the Danbury Police. That person turned out to be Pedro Panjon, the devas…
Patchogue-Medford Community Mourns Loss Of Elementary School Student Patchogue-Medford Community Mourns Loss Of Elementary School Student
Patchogue-Medford Community Mourns Loss Of Elementary School Student A Long Island community is in shock after an elementary school student suffering from depression died by suicide on Easter Sunday, April 17. In Patchogue-Medford, Schools Superintendent Donna Jones issued an alert to the community advising that Medford Elementary School student Anders Hart was found dead. “Anders Hart was an all-around delightful student who excelled academically, athletically, and musically,” Jones said. “He was a student leader who was active in all aspects of his school community. “And while Anders appeared to be the optimal student, he also struggled with depression.” …
Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds
Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds Researchers have found that the average amount of time children spend looking at screens each day has doubled since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In May of 2020, children ages 12 and 13 spent an average of 7.7 hours per day looking at screens for reasons unrelated to school, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers from the University of California-San Francisco. The university shared the study's findings in an announcement on Monday, Nov. 1.  The figure is a significant increase from the 3.8 hours spent on screens each day prior to the pandemic. Researchers found that …
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic Millions of New Yorkers may experience lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic after reporting weight gain and depression, according to a newly released Siena College study. In a poll conducted between Wednesday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 29 of hundreds of New Yorkers, 49 percent said that they gained weight during the yearlong pandemic, while more than half (51 percent) said that they felt depressed while contending with the 16-month crisis. On the brighter side: 68 percent of those polled said that they believe the worst of COVID-19 is over, and more than half said they will feel comfort…
COVID-19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds COVID-19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds
Covid-19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds Symptoms of COVID-19 may last for as long as six months, according to a new study of 1,733 people who were hospitalized with the virus. The research was done at the Jin Yin-tan Hospital in Wuhan, China, and published in the Lancet medical journal. Its purpose was to describe the long-term health consequences of patients with COVID who have been discharged from hospitals and investigate the associated risk factors. The study revealed that patients who first tested positive at the start of the outbreak in January 2020 were still experiencing some symptoms in May 2020, including difficult…
The Latest On How Social Media Affects Teenagers The Latest On How Social Media Affects Teenagers
The Latest On How Social Media Affects Teenagers Social media has both an upside and a downside for teenagers. In the pro column, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat can be lifesavers for teens who feel isolated or marginalized—including LGBTQ+ teens and those struggling with mental health issues. Research shows positive effects of social media on friendships. But there are also plenty of cons associated with frequent use of social media: cyberbullying, negative self-image and body image, social media addiction, and less time spent doing healthy, real-world activities. Social Media and Teen Mental Health A large bo…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A 43-year-old Long Island man who went missing a week ago has been found. Tremaine Thomas of Riverhead, who had last been seen Friday, Nov. 8, was located unharmed on Friday, Nov. 15, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Original report: A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Long Island man who police say has not been seen since Friday, Nov. 8. The Southampton Town Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Tremaine Thomas, 43, of Riverhead, who suffers from depression, officers say. Thomas is described as being 5-foot-10 and approximately 180 pounds, po…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A 43-year-old Long Island man who went missing a week ago has been found. Tremaine Thomas of Riverhead, who had last been seen Friday, Nov. 8, was located unharmed on Friday, Nov. 15, the Southampton Town Police Department said. Original report: A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Long Island man who police say has not been seen since Friday, Nov. 8. The Southampton Town Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Tremaine Thomas, 43, of Riverhead, who suffers from depression, officers say. Thomas is described as being 5-foot-10 and approximately 180 pounds, po…
Types Of Mental Health Treatment For Teens And Young Adults Types Of Mental Health Treatment For Teens And Young Adults
Types Of Mental Health Treatment For Teens And Young Adults World Mental Health Day on October 10 is designed to bring awareness to mental health, help reduce stigma around mental health challenges, and provide education on treatment options. Information and support is vital for families in light of the current teen and young adult mental health crisis. Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Moreover, many adolescents don’t get the mental health treatment they need. In fact, six out of 10 teens with depression and eight out of 10 teens with anxiety don’t receive treatment. Assessment is the…
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to Prevent It September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Tuesday, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. And this year, it comes on the heels of new research showing that more adolescents and young adults are dying by suicide than ever before. Released in June, the new analysis of teen suicide statistics shows that the youth suicide rate in the United States is currently the highest in recorded history — 14.46 per 100,000 for young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Moreover, suicide is the second most common cause of death in the United States among youth ages 10–19, and the number…
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Update: A 21-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been found. Liam Whitworth of Centereach, who had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, was located in Stony Brook, unharmed, Suffolk County Police announced early Saturday evening, Aug. 3. Original report: A 21-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued for the missing man who has been diagnosed with depression, Suffolk County Police said. Liam Whitworth, of Centereach, went missing from his Centereach residence on Callan La…
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found
Missing 21-Year-Old From Centereach Found Update: A 21-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been found. Liam Whitworth of Centereach, who had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, was located in Stony Brook, unharmed, Suffolk County Police announced early Saturday evening, Aug. 3. Original report: A 21-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. A Silver Alert has been issued for the missing man who has been diagnosed with depression, Suffolk County Police said. Liam Whitworth, of Centereach, went missing from his Centereach residence on Callan La…
Missing Bay Shore 14-Year-Old Found Missing Bay Shore 14-Year-Old Found
Missing Bay Shore 14-Year-Old Found Update The 14-year-old Bay Shore boy who went missing over the weekend has been located, Suffolk County Police announced early Monday afternoon, June 24. "Jorge Xilotl has been located, unharmed," police said. No further information has been released. Original report The Suffolk County Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing teenage boy who may be suicidal. Jorge Xilotl, 14, went missing from his home in Bay Shore, located at 186 Missouri Ave., Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. Xilotl is white, Hispanic, with brown eyes and bla…