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How Excessive Screen Time From Smartphones Is Affecting Kids’ Mental Health And Anxiety Levels

In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. While technology brings many benefits, excessive smartphone use among children is raising concerns among parents, ... 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

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. The studies from the UGA College of ... 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

Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, study finds

While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental ... Read More

Managing screen time for teenagers

As digital devices become an integral part of daily life, managing screen time for teenagers has become a growing concern for parents and healthcare professionals alike. Excessive screen time can ... Read More

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

While that message has been spread on social media, researchers are just beginning to understand how the devices affect the mind Amber X. Chen - AAAS Mass Media Fellow Research on how smartphone use ... Read More

Screen Use and Adolescents' Mental Health

Ever since the advent of smartphones and social media, psychologists have been fretting about the potential adverse effects of these technologies, particularly on children and adolescents. Early ... Read More

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

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ... Read More