Is Screen Time Bad for Children’s Mental Health?

When does screen time become harmful for adolescents? Three experts break down the research

Many parents are concerned about how much time their children spend on cellphones, Xboxes and other digital media. Some experts say they should be: There is a growing body of research showing an association between unhappiness and the time adolescents spend on digital media.

What is less clear is whether screen time is causing mental-health problems or if children with worse mental health spend more time with digital media.

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