New research following US adolescents ages 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games was associated with higher risks of mental health problems, sleep disturbance, and suicidal behaviors one year later. The study in the
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Children and technology: how early screen exposure is fueling mental health concerns
In recent years, growing concern has emerged over children’s and teenagers’ increased access to technology, including smartphones, social media, television, tablets, and video games.
Constant early exposure to technology is causing increased self-esteem and self-perception issues, with a recent study
What screen time really does to children’s brains
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor
BBCThe other day, while I was doing some household chores, I handed my youngest child his dad’s iPad to keep him entertained. But after a while I suddenly felt uneasy: I wasn’t keeping a close
Active Teens Have Healthier Brains: Study Links Fitness and Screen Time to Mental Health and Learning
KUOPIO, Finland — A growing body of research now reinforces an important message: physical fitness, meaningful screen engagement and an active lifestyle during adolescence aren’t just good for the body — they shape the brain’s wiring in ways that influence
Could Screen Time Be Good for Your Health?
The phrase “screen time” doesn’t necessarily evoke positive connotations.
In fact, warnings about screen time abound, with parents urged to keep kids of all ages off devices and health advocates even suggesting that adults limit their time staring at phones,
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