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- 1Teens in Detroit and Flint face mental health struggles●Detroit and Flint teens struggle with mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’
A report from Michigan highlights that teenagers in Detroit and Flint are struggling with mental health problems, while the adults around them – parents, teachers and caregivers – say they feel 'helpless' in the face of the crisis. The story has drawn attention to the gap between young people's needs and the support available to them in both cities.
- 2India proposes junk food ban in and near schools●India tightens school junk food rules amid obesity rise India proposes banning junk food sales in school canteens and wi
India has proposed banning the sale of junk food in school canteens and within 50 meters of school premises, a move aimed at curbing rising obesity and diabetes rates among children. The measure would restrict children's access to unhealthy snacks and drinks during the school day. The proposal comes as health officials warn that poor diets are driving childhood health problems, and it has drawn attention to how schools regulate food sold to students.