Screentime and Youth Mental Health
Which parent hasn’t asked themselves the question, ‘How much screen time is acceptable for my child?’
The following article, Smartphones, Social Media Use, and Youth Mental Health, explores growing concerns about the impact of smartphones and social media on adolescents' mental health. While most studies are observational, some suggest that prolonged exposure to digital devices may contribute to rising mental distress among young people, including disrupted sleep, cyberbullying, and negative social comparisons.
This is a short yet comprehensive article on a highly relevant issue: https://nexushealthsystems.com/excessive-screen-time-mental-health-issues/