Does gender influence loneliness in young people?

Age and gender both play a role in young people’s experiences of loneliness Data from Springtide’s 2025 Study of Young People’s Organizational Involvement show age and gender both play a significant role in young people’s experiences of loneliness. Small differences emerge within age groups based on gender, but age comparisons

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Gen Alpha teens value openness about mental health

New data on Gen Alpha and mental health A majority of the oldest members of Generation Alpha agree that talking openly about mental health issues would benefit our society. Most (85%) say that open discussion about mental health is good for society, 12% remain neutral, and 3% say that it’s

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Does limiting screen time improve mental health for teens?

Springtide Research Institute’s 2024 survey of 1,112 Gen Alpha 13-year-olds asked about screen time and mental health. The results show that 13-year-olds with limited screen time use their phones less than those with unlimited screen time. Restrictions on screen time are associated with slightly better mental health outcomes. The graphs

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