Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?

The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.

Teen Lifeline launches 'Caring Contacts'
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Since the start of the pandemic, Teen Lifeline says they've seen an increase of calls and texts by 50%. Now, for the first time, they're expanding what they do to make sure there is a true connection between the teens to save lives. FOX 10's Steve NIelsen reports.

Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says

Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.

Social media mental health crisis among teens
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The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a major advisory, warning that social media is feeding a "national youth mental health crisis." He specifically called out platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett joins us with the latest.

Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

Parents create ASU scholarship in honor of late son

Brandon took his own life after serving in the Navy. His mom carries his dog tag around her neck now, and his parents say he was a victim of harassment.

Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results

When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.

911 dispatchers offered counseling sessions
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While it is hard to imagine talking someone through CPR, listening to someone get shot, or speaking to someone as they find the body of their loved one, that is a daily reality for hundreds of 911 dispatchers in our community. However, thanks to a new law, these dispatchers now have access to some state-funded resources to help them process traumatic events. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.

Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47

Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says

“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.

Title 42 end nears; Peloton instructor on mental health | Newsmaker
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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking about the impending end of Title 42 with the chief border patrol agent for the Tucson sector, John R. Modlin. John also talks about mental health with one of his favorite fitness instructors, Kendall Toole, who's become an inspiration to millions of Americans suffering from depression and mental illness.

Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'

In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.

US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention

Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.