Excessive Screen Time in Early Adolescence Linked to Mental Health Issues, Study Shows

A new study in the US shows that excessive screen time (mobile phones, social media, video games) by adolescents aged 11-12 is linked to an increased risk of mental health problems, sleep disorders, and suicidal thoughts a year later. The study, published in the “American Journal of Preventive Medicine”, highlights the need for attention to the digital health of children and adolescents. The research highlights a potential association between addictive screen use and the deterioration of young people's mental well-being.