Masonic Youth Foundation Calendar

The landscape of youth mental health is rapidly evolving in response to social, technological and environmental changes. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of children and adolescents experiencing major depressive episodes and anxiety, mood, attention and behavior disorders. One in five of our youth experience mental illness, while nearly

Our youth are facing complex serious social challenges encompassing a range of issues from anxiety and depression to loneliness. Their involvement with technology and social media often amplifies those challenges. In a recent Pew Research Center survey, 7 out of 10 teens say anxiety and depression are major problems they and their peers are facing.

In today’s connected world, the digital environment is a central part of youth identity, relationships and daily life. Social media, gaming and online communities can foster creativity and connection — but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, isolation and self-comparison. The digital environment can have a profound influence on the developing mind and mental

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory addressing social media and youth mental health. With the near universal use of social media among youth ages 13 – 17, the Advisory looks at the impact of social media on the mental health of our young people, both positive and negative. Adolescents report that social media connects

Do teens lack empathy for others? Is it possible to “teach” empathy to teens? One study promoted the theory that teens don’t take the feelings of others into account because they are just incapable of doing so. Another study states that involvement in social media has decreased the levels of empathy among youth. The reality