British primary school leaders have reported a rise in mental health issues among children around exam season. But one school has come up with an innovative solution – Tavistock College in Plymouth adopted a puppy named Shola to help their students de-stress during exam periods.

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of sleep to physical and mental health – yet most teenagers don’t get adequate rest. To counter students’ lack of sleep, some schools in the US are offering nap rooms where pupils can chill, unwind and get a little shut-eye.

A decade ago, social media was seen as a novel distraction. But with 92% of US teens going online daily, an online persona can lay the groundwork for an individual’s entire social life. Given the internet’s influence on Gen Z, Common Sense is helping students become better digital citizens.

With around half of lifetime mental ill health present by the age of 14, MeeTwo is providing a safe digital space for young people to talk about their problems. But how is this anonymous app ensuring that it doesn’t add to the anxiety and depression that many teens experience on social media?