Addictive Screen Use in Teens Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
TL;DR
A study published in JAMA links addiction to social media, mobile phones, and video games in teens to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, emphasizing that addiction signs are more predictive of mental health issues than screen time alone.
- Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows : Shots - Health News NPR
- Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds The New York Times
- When kids use screens, parents worry about the wrong thing, new study suggests CNN
- Children reporting addictive online behaviour suffer worse mental health Financial Times
- Teenagers who report addictive use of screens at greater risk of suicidal behaviour, study shows The Guardian
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