A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 are at significantly higher risk for mental health problems later in life.
The research, which surveyed nearly 2 million people across more than 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 brain development and emotional regulation in children. The study urges parents to delay giving smartphones and social media access to preteens, and calls for greater awareness of the long-term risks.
Health professionals and educators are now advocating for stricter guidelines and digital literacy education to protect young minds.
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