All articles tagged with #screen addiction
The article discusses the growing concern of screen addiction across all ages, especially among the elderly, comparing it to past media concerns like TV, and highlighting how modern devices and algorithms are designed to be highly addictive, impacting mental health, socialization, and lifestyle. It emphasizes the need for balance, conscious usage, and leading by example to mitigate these effects.
A study finds that addictive patterns of digital use, such as distress when not online or using screens to escape, are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues in teens, whereas total screen time is not a significant factor. Early identification and intervention targeting problematic use may help reduce these risks.
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.
A four-year study of over 4,000 adolescents found that those with addictive patterns of social media, mobile phone, or video game use are at a higher risk of suicidal behavior and emotional problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding compulsive use rather than just screen time. The research suggests that interventions targeting addictive behaviors could help mitigate mental health risks among youth.