Kansas

As Kansas begins its school year, mental health experts say to watch social media use by teens

Mental health professionals say it’s important for teens to limit their time online and develop healthy social media habits.DERBY — High school senior Maggie Elliott likes talking to friends on Snapchat and getting inspiration for art projects on Instagram.But she says it’s easy to spend too much time on social media.“I’m like, ‘Oh, just one more video.

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Report predicts Kansas population will grow by half-million in 50 years

TOPEKA — Kansas’ population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 people in the next 50 years, and non-white residents are predicted to drive that growth, a research center forecasts.A report from Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research said the state is predicted to add more than 469,000 residents by 2072, which will amount to a 16% increase from the state’s 2022 population.It’s a sign that Kansas’ population is breaking out of a period of stagnancy, said Jonathan Norris, a research economist at the center, which is a part of the university’s W.

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