Health News Excessive Smartphone Use Can Negatively Impact Teen S Mental Health, Researchers Find

Youth screen use can cause family conflict, exacerbate mental health problems

The presence of cellphones can have a negative impact on family relationships and youth mental health, according to two new studies from the University of Georgia. Read More

School phone bans may actually harm some students' mental health

The evidence to support phone bans in schools has been inconclusive, and now it seems that the move could harm some students' mental health in a particular way ... Read More

Study links excessive screen time to poor mental health in kids

New data shows Georgia ranks number one in the country for cyberbullying, a growing concern that experts say impacts both mental health and sleep cycles for children and teens. Read More

UO-led study discovers ‘insignificant’ link between adult mental health, phone usage

Smartphones are part of the context of our daily lives; they’re not inherently good or bad,” UO’s Nicholas Allen said. Read More

Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, research shows

Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on the physical health of children and teens, according to new research. Published in the Journal of the American Heart ... Read More

More evidence that school phone bans help students' well-being

On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking "digital breaks," South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to student well-being, mental health ... Read More

Experts warn: Smartphones before 13 could harm mental health for life

Getting a smartphone before age 13 may drastically increase the risk of poor mental health later in life, according to data from more than 100,000 people. Early use is linked to suicidal thoughts, ... Read More

UHS raises student awareness on media’s impact on mental health

University Health Services general therapists Corinne Werner and Matthew Rozzi hosted a virtual Thrive Workshop Tuesday, discussing various effects of social media use. Thrive workshops are a part of ... Read More

Teens’ addictive use of social media affects mental health

Most teenagers have 24/7 access to a popular drug. They are high off it for hours a day and carry it in their pockets everywhere they go. The drug? Social media. From making calls to getting ... Read More

Can You Really ‘Rot’ Your Brain by Scrolling Too Much on Your Smartphone?

Back in June, health influencer Brendan Ruh posted on Instagram that, “Brain rot isn’t just a meme now. It’s real. And it’s literally shrinking your brain.” In the post, Ruh claimed two or more hours ... Read More

Social media is harmful to teen girls’ mental health: What you should know

Cyberbullying and a lack of sleep and physical activity are factors for girls. Teenage girls are affected by social media use more than boys, with the harmful effects being driven by three factors, ... Read More