Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
National information about high-school students' health, safety, connection, violence, and mental health.
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U.S. Office of Population Affairs
Adolescent Development Explained
Whole-person guidance about physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mental Health and Well-Being
Youth mental-health information and the protective role of strong connections.
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Pew Research Center
How Teens Use and View AI
Current U.S. teen research on AI use for school, information, conversation, and emotional support.
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Pew Research Center
Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025
Current U.S. survey data about teen platform use, frequency, internet access, and use of AI chatbots.
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TikTok Newsroom
TikTok Next 2026 Trend Forecast
A platform-authored forecast describing Reali-TEA, Curiosity Detours, Emotional ROI, and the Great Lock-In. Used as a culture signal, not independent evidence that every teen follows a trend.
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YouTube Culture & Trends
Trending Now: Animation Memes
Platform editorial about participatory animation formats, original characters, and remix culture.
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Pinterest
Pinterest Predicts 2026
A platform forecast of emerging visual and lifestyle search patterns, including Glitchy Glam. Used as inspiration, not a shopping requirement.
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TikTok Newsroom
The BookTok Community’s 2026 Summer Reading List
Platform reporting about the scale and current activity of the BookTok community in June 2026.
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TikTok Newsroom
FIFA World Cup 2026 Creator Correspondents
Current platform information about creator-led, fan-first World Cup coverage across host cities.
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988 Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free U.S. call, text, and chat support, available 24/7/365.
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Childhelp
National Child Abuse Hotline
U.S. call, text, and chat support for questions about abuse, safety planning, and reporting options.
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RAINN
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential U.S. support and local referrals for sexual assault and abuse.
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love is respect
Relationship help for teens and young adults
Confidential U.S. call, text, and chat support about relationships and dating abuse.
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StopBullying.gov
What Teens Can Do
Official guidance for recognizing, documenting, and responding to bullying.
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Sextortion and CyberTipline
Reporting and support options for online enticement, exploitation, and sextortion involving minors.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Financially Motivated Sextortion
Official safety and reporting guidance. Paying or complying usually does not stop the threats.
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Federal Trade Commission
Image-Based Abuse: What To Know and Do
Steps for preserving evidence, reporting, and getting images removed.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Youth Financial Education
Research-based information about building financial knowledge, skills, and habits.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Young Worker Safety and Rights
Federal information about hours, hazardous work, pay, and workplace rights for young workers.
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