The coronavirus lockdown could have long-term damaging effects on teenagers’ mental health, leading experts have warned. Face-to-face social interaction is vital for brain development and building a sense of self between the age of 10 and 24. University of Cambridge researchers warn depriving young people of this may lead to a host of mental health, … Read more
Three British teenagers who mocked the murder of George Floyd in a Snapchat video have now been arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime. The trio, all from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, caused outrage after a photo of them recreating how the unarmed 46-year-old black man died at the hands of police in Minnesota was … Read more
Laughing British teenagers mock George Floyd’s death in sick Snapchat photo showing one kneeling on the other’s neck in post shared on Warwick University Facebook page The post – captioned ‘brutality’ – shows one teen kneeling on his friend’s neck Woman who went school with them said they’ve outraged their local community University of Warwick said … Read more
Shocking moment dozens of teenagers brawl at Lincolnshire beauty spot during lockdown The youths were filmed fighting at the scenic Stamford Meadows in Lincolnshire Footage shows them erupting into a violent brawl, throwing kicks and punches Police were called to the scene but the group had fled by the time they arrived By Alice Cachia … Read more
Parents should set strict bedtimes for teenagers right up until the age of 18, sleep experts say. Getting enough sleep in the teenage years is vital for mental and physical development. Yet increasingly independent teens, equipped with smartphones and computer games, are staying up deep into the night in what experts call an ‘epidemic of … Read more
Government plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to children are ‘unscientific’ and ‘discriminatory’, a report claims. Ministers have proposed making it illegal to sell the ultra-caffeinated products to under-18s amid fears they are damaging to health. Campaigners say the ‘dangerous’ combination of high levels of caffeine and sugar help fuel obesity, bad behaviour … Read more
Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control. Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more
Shocking moment mob of teenagers kick police officer and drag him across the floor after he challenged them for flouting lockdown rules in park Lone Surrey Police officer was called to a park in Woking yesterday at 7.40pm Footage shows policeman being attacked while engaging with male teenagers Group were reported to be potentially contravening … Read more
British teenagers are stressed binge drinkers with major sleep problems… but they are good at brushing their teeth, new report suggests By Kate Pickles Health Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 00:00 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 02:13 BST, 19 May 2020 British teenagers suffer some of the worst sleep problems in Europe with … Read more
If you want to know how the pandemic divides us, just have a look at the difference between what’s happening in state and private schools during the lockdown. The other day, I bumped into a friend in the park – at least, we air-kissed from a distance – and asked after each other’s families. I … Read more