Parents should be empowered when it comes to youth mental health. They know their children best and should be able to set age-appropriate boundaries based on their family’s circumstances and trusted information, rather than sweeping bans. https://bit.ly/4gwkgFN https://x.com/empwrourfuture/status/2092276061077942302/photo/1

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There is no shortcut or blanket solution for youth mental health challenges.

In his latest op-ed, CEF Executive Director @glen__weiner explains why putting too much focus on a single issue can distract from the many interconnected factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.

The conversation around youth mental health has become overly narrow. Featured on @wusa9, CEF Executive Director @glen__weiner discussed why nearly 75% of parents said they support a comprehensive set of solutions to address all of the factors impacting young people.

Technology is part of how young people learn, connect and prepare for the future.

Broad restrictions are not the answer. Instead, young people need practical skills, healthy habits and trusted guidance from the adults in their lives to help them navigate digital spaces safely https://x.com/empwrourfuture/status/2090460095842844826/photo/1

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Around 90% of parents agree that not only do young people need to be taught how to use AI
safely, but parents need to be taught to do so as well.

Watch for more about the research and why educating families is an important part of supporting youth wellbeing: