A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems later in life.
The research, which surveyed nearly 2 million people across over 160 countries, links early smartphone ownership to increased rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth, especially among girls. Experts warn that excessive screen time and early exposure to social media can disrupt healthy emotional and social development.
The findings have prompted calls from scientists and health professionals to delay giving smartphones to children until at least age 13. Parents and policymakers are urged to reconsider current practices to protect children's mental well-being.
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