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

Too Smart, Too Soon: Smartphones Can Harm Your Children’s Mental Health

Research published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities found that giving children smartphones before age 13 could harm their mental health. The study was based on self-reports ... 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

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

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

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

Study links excessive screen time to poor mental health in kids

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRBL) — A new Pew Research study finds a strong link between increased screen time and declining mental health — with 4 out of 10 parents saying they wish they had done more to help ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... Read More

Spine docs alarmed over 'tech neck' hazard for young smartphone users

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 24 (UPI) --As medical concerns mount over chronic pain among young smartphone users dubbed "tech neck," experts are calling for new measures to counteract the phenomenon, which ... 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