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Schools in Denmark are trialling lie-ins for teens to help boost sleep

Amid a growing awareness of youth mental health, some 20 schools in Denmark have pushed back their start times following a two-year trial.

Health news

Study finds lasting health impact of housing insecurity in childhood

A recent study found that housing insecurity during childhood leads to long-term adverse health outcomes.

Health news

Should social media come with a health warning? An expert weighs in

Euronews Next asked an expert if social media should come with a warning about the risks it poses to mental health.

Healthcare

UK MPs agree to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009

The UK government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to protect young people from the harms of smoking.

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200,000 French students to get access to AI-powered education app

MIA, an AI-powered app to revise literature and mathematics, will be rolled out to the French lycée students in later this year.

Serbia

Parents of teenage school shooter who killed 10 face trial in Belgrade

Court proceedings began nearly nine months after massacre that shocked Serbia.

Italy

Nearly 1 in 2 Italian teenagers has been sexually harassed, poll finds

A new poll surveying 400 teenagers across Italy found that nearly 1 in 2 teenagers has been touched by a peer against their will or received unwelcome sexual advances.

Health news

English teenagers crossing into Wales and Scotland to get Botox

The practice was banned for anybody under the age of 18 in England in 2021 - but Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland still have no age limit for those wishing to get fillers and Botox - despite a concerning lack of regulations and potential life-changing side effects.

wellbeing

Girls have worse mental health than boys in Europe, WHO says

Girls in 44 countries in Europe and Central Asia scored lower on mental well-being, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Mental Health Day.

Health news

Positive parenting shields teenagers from stress, and it shows in MRIs

Groundbreaking research has shed light on the intricate relationship between childhood stress, positive parenting, and the brain.

Culture news

Guitar maker Fender opens its 'first flagship store' after 77 years

Favourite of Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, guitar maker Fender is opening a store in Tokyo. The brand sees the Asia Pacific region as the biggest market for music in the coming years.

Russia

Russian court decides anti-war schoolgirl can remain with her family

A court in Russia has ruled that a teenage girl who drew an anti-war picture can stay with her family

Health news

Drug addiction experts warn teen opioid abuse is soaring in Denmark

Experts warn that opioid pills are "highly addictive" and can lead to severe side effects.

Healthcare

Why is Sweden restricting hormone therapy and surgery for trans teens?

Sweden, a pioneer in LGBTQ rights, is now restricting gender-affirming treatments for minors, citing concerns about their long-term side effects.

Tech News

US schools sue social media platforms for 'harming' mental health

A US school district filed a complaint against social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok over the cost of the mental health crisis.

Culture news

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

The teenagers who are now in their 70's claim the now deceased director Franco Zeffirelli lied to them over whether nude shots would be shown.

Germany

Teenage girl dies after knife attack near school in southern Germany

A 13-year-old girl was also seriously injured after the incident near Ulm.

Spain

Man jailed in Spain for driving teenager to suicide on WhatsApp

On the day of the boy's death, the suspect had sent him more than 100 messages.

Denmark

Teenage girl dies after 'tragic accident' on roller coaster in Denmark

Initial investigations suggest the rear of the rollercoaster at Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus broke loose and came off the rails.

South Africa

Three arrests after mysterious deaths of 21 people in South Africa

Authorities are still investigating the causes of death, two weeks after the tragedy.