Excessive screen time has been shown to have negative effects on children and adolescents. It’s been linked to psychological ...

Social media has become part of everyday life for billions of people, but the growing amount of time young users spend online ...

The time children and teens spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk, a new study says. Each additional hour of screen time ...

Mental health disorders, especially depression and anxiety, rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are particularly vulnerable, with studies indicating ...

Instead of focusing on screen time, we must consider the root causes: the concentration of wealth in the tech sector.

It’s 9:08 p.m., and you’re in the hallway again. Your 11-year-old is asking for “just 10 more minutes” to finish their YouTube video. You glance at the clock, doing the math on how many hours of sleep ...

Researchers in Denmark show that every extra hour of daily screen use in kids and teens increases cardiometabolic risk, but getting enough sleep may help protect their hearts. Study: Screen Time Is ...

Experts say early and excessive use of screens may fuel emotional struggles and behavioral problems in children. Learn about preventative measures and the need for thoughtful screen use at a young age ...

Excessive screen time, particularly on social media, is linked to increased mental health challenges in teens. Teens with high screen time are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and ...

A new, large-scale study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities reveals how smartphone ownership in childhood may be derailing young people’s mental health. The study included ...

This Research Topic seeks to explore the complex and multifaceted impacts of prolonged screen time on the health and well-being of children and adolescents. With the rapid proliferation of digital ...