Flavor and Wellness

Youth Mental Health

3 articles

A child's face illuminated by a smartphone screen displaying idealized body images, symbolizing the negative impact of social media on young minds.
Healthy Living

Social media may be rewiring young brains, fueling eating disorders.

A 2023 study found children as young as seven now express body dissatisfaction linked to content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Lauren Fisk·August 13, 2026
A young person looking confused and overwhelmed by a vast, chaotic digital cloud of numerous mental health app icons, some appearing helpful and others unsettling.
Wellness

Youth mental health apps: Over 10,000 options, but few effective

With over 10,000 mental health apps flooding the market, young people face a daunting challenge in distinguishing effective, safe support from digital snake oil.

Chloe Bennett·August 9, 2026
Diverse group of high school students connecting and smiling in a sunlit community garden, symbolizing the antidote to loneliness.
Wellness

Loneliness a public health concern; community wellness is the antidote.

In 2024-25, the Wellness Center at Oakland High School served approximately 1,100 students, making nearly 5,500 mental health-related interventions.

Chloe Bennett·April 18, 2026