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Screen time for children can show a negative impact on mental health

News 12 · 13 days ago
News 12
News 12
13 days ago

Children between the ages of nine and 10 who spent more time on mobile devices have a least twice the likelihood of developing mental health issues for four years, according to doctors.

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  • Children with higher screen time have at least double the risk of mental health issues. 18s
  • Study tracked over 4,000 children aged nine to ten for four years. 15s
  • Rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts in kids have increased. 34s
  • Half of teens are at risk of cell phone addiction, with girls more prone to social media addiction and boys to video game addiction. 53s
  • Experts advise limiting screen time, monitoring content, and encouraging outdoor and family activities. 1m 44s
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