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- Thu Aug 07, 2025 11:37 am
- Forum: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – how to solve it?
- Topic: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?
- Replies: 159
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Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?
Many youth are mobile—moving cities for jobs, school, or internships. Yet, they face loss of housing access each time they move. National housing cards or a regional ‘youth tenant pass’ could help them maintain access to support services and fair rent wherever they go.
- Thu Aug 07, 2025 11:12 am
- Forum: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – how to solve it?
- Topic: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 745295
Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?
Yes! And let’s not forget gender and social exclusion. Single mothers, LGBTQ+ youth, and those without family support often face extra barriers. Solutions must be inclusive. This means housing support programs tied to social services, flexible lease agreements, and legal aid for those facing discrim...
- Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:53 am
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 937697
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
One thing I emphasize in my workshops is the myth of multitasking. Teens believe they can chat, study, watch videos, and scroll at the same time. But constant switching between tasks fragments focus and weakens memory retention. Social media contributes to this 'shallow attention' that makes deep wo...
- Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:38 am
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 937697
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
We should also address how language plays a role. Social media creates its own slang for mental health—terms like ‘triggered’, ‘trauma dump’, or ‘anxious girl era’—which sometimes trivialize real struggles. It’s a fine line between making mental health approachable and making it a meme. If we want s...
