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Hidden Danger: How Screen Addiction Fuels Suicidal Thoughts in Teens

Hidden Danger: How Screen Addiction Fuels Suicidal Thoughts in Teens

Hidden Danger: How Screen Addiction Fuels Suicidal Thoughts in Teens A groundbreaking study reveals a chilling link between screen addiction and suicidal behaviors in teenagers. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,000 children participating in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, tracking their screen use and mental health from ages 9-10 to 14. The findings are stark: By age 14, a significant portion of the teens showed signs of addiction to social media (33%), mobile phones (25%), and video games…

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Addictive Social Media Use, Not Total Screen Time, Linked to Youth Mental Health Issues: A Longitudinal Study

Addictive Social Media Use, Not Total Screen Time, Linked to Youth Mental Health Issues: A Longitudinal Study

Addictive Social Media Use, Not Total Screen Time, Linked to Youth Mental Health Issues: A Longitudinal Study A recent study published in JAMA sheds new light on the relationship between screen time and youth mental health, challenging the prevailing focus on total screen time. Researchers from Columbia and Cornell universities followed nearly 4,300 children from age 8 for four years, analyzing their social media, video game, and mobile phone usage patterns. The key finding: it’s not the sheer amount of…

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