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Study Reveals Addictive Use Not Screen Time Alone Is the Real Threat to Youth Mental Health

Study Reveals Addictive Use Not Screen Time Alone Is the Real Threat to Youth Mental Health

New research shows that it’s not just the amount of screen time that affects young people's mental health, but how compulsively they use digital devices, with addictive behaviors linked to anxiety, depression, and poor sleep.

12th july 2025