# Czech youth mental health and digital safety initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-youth-mental-health-and-digital-safety-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-15T03:41:41.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Efforts to protect youth mental health and digital safety in the Czech Republic have expanded from localized workshops to broader institutional initiatives. Early efforts focused on parental education and professional conferences to address rising psychological pressures, with data showing approximately 40 percent of monitored students exhibiting signs of moderate to severe depression and 30 percent showing signs of anxiety. As concerns grow regarding the impact of social media algorithms on adolescent behavior across Europe, the Czech Telecommunication Office (ČTÚ) has launched ‘Digitální maják’ (Digital Lighthouse). This portal provides parents with practical guides and tutorials for managing apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, aiming to mitigate the displacement of sleep and social interaction caused by problematic digital use. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Digital safety initiatives respond to rising social media use among youth As problematic social media use rises among youth, the Czech Telecommunication Office has launched a digital safety portal to help parents manage device settings and protect children online. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-safety-initiatives-respond-to-rising-social-media-use-among-youth ### 2026-09-05: Czech initiatives target youth mental health and digital safety Czech initiatives are targeting youth well-being, from parental workshops on digital sexual education in Hradec Králové to expert conferences addressing high rates of student depression and anxiety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-initiatives-target-youth-mental-health-and-digital-safety --- Cite as: Czech youth mental health and digital safety initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/czech-youth-mental-health-and-digital-safety-initiatives