Digital media use and mental health

Emma and mui Lab Aim to Revolutionize People's Sleep With New Smart Sleep Product

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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The two award-winning brands plan on developing a smart product within the sleep space featuring a wooden touch interface.

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  • The two award-winning brands plan on developing a smart product within the sleep space featuring a wooden touch interface.
  • "After an amazing 2022, Emma — The Sleep Company is starting 2023 in the best-possible way: improving the overall sleep experience by pursuing a partnership with mui Lab," said Manuel Müller, CEO & Co-Founder of Emma.
  • Emma – The Sleep Company, the world's leading D2C brand, is focused on creating the best possible sleep experience in the world for everyone.
  • A wooden smart home controller, the mui Board, is their signature product, that delivers calm and peace of mind.

Powering the Future of Pride: T-Mobile Invests in Educational Equity for LGBTQ+ Youth

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Friday, June 11, 2021
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Today T-Mobile announced it is taking big steps to advance educational equity for LGBTQ+ youth.

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  • Today T-Mobile announced it is taking big steps to advance educational equity for LGBTQ+ youth.
  • The initiatives will provide educational resources on the basics of budgeting and financial management, as well as cyberbullying and internet safety.
  • T-Mobiles donation to this new programming is part of its Equity In Action Plan that advances diversity, equity and inclusion across all aspects of its business.
  • For more information on GLSENs policy advocacy, student leadership initiatives, public education, research and educator training programs, please visit glsen.org .

Circle's Screen-Free Summer and 1000 Hours Outside Partner to Get Everyone Outdoors and Ditch Devices with Tips, Activities and Prizes from Outdoor-Loving Kid-Friendly Brands

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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By contrast, increased screen time has been linked to greater anxiety, depression, cyberbullying and obesity for kids.

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  • By contrast, increased screen time has been linked to greater anxiety, depression, cyberbullying and obesity for kids.
  • That could be real-time social contact, physical activity and exercise, and largely being outdoors.
  • Circles features, including content filters, time limits, Pause the Internet , device bedtimes and app blocking , make limiting screen time and getting kids outside easier this summer.
  • We envision a world where families find balance, set healthy limits, build good habits, and get the best out of their digital experiences.

Presence Global New Release Adds Visibility for Parents

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Abuse, Articles, Social issues, Human behavior, Terms of service, Privacy law, Cyberbullying, Cybercrime, Digital media use and mental health, Internet privacy, Privacy, Bullying

With a few clicks, it\'s now possible to add loved ones to the platform and help them protect their online privacy.

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  • With a few clicks, it\'s now possible to add loved ones to the platform and help them protect their online privacy.
  • The new family feature on the Presence platform helps families manage and protect their loved one\'s online life without invading their privacy.
  • "\nAdvisor Dr. Alva Johnson adds, "The Hive feature is an essential tool for parents who have children who are dealing with cyberbullying or want to initiate a dialogue about sensitive online issues simply.
  • Parents, students, and educators must take preventative measures to stem the detrimental impact of cyberbullying.

Comtrend and Bark Announce a New Online Monitoring Service for ISPs that Delivers Next Generation Digital Child and Teen Safety

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Bullying, Abuse, Cyberbullying, Cybercrime, Digital media use and mental health, Suicidal ideation, Ideation, Human behavior, Articles

to enable a unique new offering that Service Providers can easily add to their existing Comtrend Gateways.

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  • to enable a unique new offering that Service Providers can easily add to their existing Comtrend Gateways.
  • to proactively offer insight into kids and teens\' digital activities and protect families from potentially dangerous issues such as cyberbullying, online predators, and suicidal ideation.
  • Bark helps protect more than 5.5 million kids across the U.S. and has alerted parents to tens of millions of potential issues.
  • A Comtrend gateway paired with Bark enables the most comprehensive digital protection service available today.

Fidelis Care Offers Support, Guidance for Families on Cyberbullying

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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Because of the negative impact cyberbullying can have on a child's physical and mental health, Fidelis Care is working to raise awareness of the issue and provide families with helpful resources and support.

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  • Because of the negative impact cyberbullying can have on a child's physical and mental health, Fidelis Care is working to raise awareness of the issue and provide families with helpful resources and support.
  • "As children have more access to technology, and spend more time online - either for school or with friends - the issue of cyberbullying has become more prevalent,"explained pediatrician Dr. Lisa Moreno, Fidelis Care Medical Director.
  • "We look forward to working together with Fidelis Care to support children and raise awareness of this critical issue.
  • According to stopbullying.gov , the most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:
    Dr. Moreno offers these tips for parents on how to spot cyberbullying.

My Child & Addiction Podcast Sees 50% Rise in Downloads Amid Pandemic

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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As more parents seek support from peers in similar situations, downloads of the podcast have increased 50% since the onset of the pandemic.

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  • As more parents seek support from peers in similar situations, downloads of the podcast have increased 50% since the onset of the pandemic.
  • Even if they wanted to, parents arent able to attend an in-person meeting right now due to the pandemic, says Steve, creator of My Child & Addiction.
  • More than addiction and recovery education and support, the My Child & Addiction podcast is a tool in parental survival.
  • My Child & Addiction : Parent-to-Parent Podcast was conceived and developed by three fathers of children with substance use disorders.

Press release - Still many challenges ahead to achieve gender equality

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Articles, Human rights, Abuse, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Cybercrime, Digital media use and mental health, Gender equality, Beijing Declaration, Women's rights, Violence

MEPs assessed the progress made in womens rights over the past 25 years and the many challenges still ahead, in a resolution adopted on Thursday.

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  • MEPs assessed the progress made in womens rights over the past 25 years and the many challenges still ahead, in a resolution adopted on Thursday.
  • Specific measures are also needed to eradicate cyber violence, including online harassment, cyberbullying and hate speech, which disproportionately affect women and girls.
  • The Beijing Declaration was adopted by the UN at the end of the 4th World Conference on Women on 15 September 1995 to promulgate a set of principles on gender equality.
  • The Platform for Action called for strategic actions in a variety of areas (economy, education, health, violence, decision-making, etc.

Bark Technologies Releases 2020 Annual Report

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies today released its 2020 annual report of statistics and trends on children's online activity, with a specific focus on kids ages 10 to 18.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies today released its 2020 annual report of statistics and trends on children's online activity, with a specific focus on kids ages 10 to 18.
  • "In 2020, 76.7% of tweens and 82.0% of teens experienced cyberbullying as a bully, victim, or witness."
  • Throughout the challenging months of 2020 the hardest year for families in recent memory Bark analyzed more than 2 billion online activities from teens and tweens across the U.S.
  • Visit bark.us/annual-report to read the full report and learn more about how technology affected teens and tweens in 2020.

The Persecuted Releases Petition to End COVID Shaming

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Articles, Abuse, Human behavior, Behavior, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Cybercrime, Digital media use and mental health, Shame

This discrimination, sometimes referred to as "COVID shaming," has reached much farther lengths than simple cyber-bullying.

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  • This discrimination, sometimes referred to as "COVID shaming," has reached much farther lengths than simple cyber-bullying.
  • Beyond mere hateful words, some have been brought to the point of being sued, brought to court, and jailed unrightly.
  • The Persecuted hopes that this petition will help to show the global opinion against COVID shaming.
  • The Persecuted is a news source dedicated to the factual research and analysis of human rights violations.