NV: Youth
Friday, April 26, 2024
College students' mental health improves with adequate support
Mental Health Awareness Month starts next week, and a new report finds a significant decrease in suicidal ideation, planning and attempts on college …
Expert wants oversight of social media giants amid declining teen mental health
Earlier this year, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford took legal action against five of the biggest social media platforms, claiming they have no …
Report: NV school districts among most inadequately funded
A new report found 39 states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did in 2006. Nevada is among 10 states …
Expert: Racial disparities persist in youth incarceration
New data released by The Sentencing Project reveals youths of color continue to face disproportionate incarceration rates compared with their white pe…
NV Latino student shares experience with leaving college; he's not the only one
Matthew Gonzales is from Washoe County and was studying business at the University of Nevada, Reno. After enrolling in August 2022, he was in his …
NV father speaks out against bullying of special-needs son
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and one Nevada father is speaking out after his special-needs son endured a traumatic incident…
Financial Literacy Requirements Become Law in NV, Free Classes Complement
A bill passed during Nevada's last legislative session requires Nevada students in public high schools to learn about economics and financial literacy…
Experts: Young Voters Crucial for Upcoming Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to embark soon on a month-long college tour that includes the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, according …
Expertos: Jóvenes votantes cruciales para próximas elecciones
La Casa Blanca dice que la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris se embarcará pronto en una gira universitaria de un mes de duración que incluye el C…
Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List? One NV Dr. Says It Should Be
One Nevada pediatric ophthalmologist said eye exams should be on everyone's to-do list as kids head back to school. The American Optometric …
Mental Health Care: A Top Priority for Gen Z
Research on social trends shows emotional and mental health is at the core of Gen Z's identity. The Pew Research Center considers anyone born after …
Nevada Program Helps Hispanic Youths with Mental Health
A free 12-week program is aiming to help Hispanic youths and their families in the Vegas Valley achieve better mental health. Familia Adelante…