A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 are at significantly higher risk for mental health issues later in life.
The research, which surveyed millions across 160 countries, links early smartphone ownership to increased rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and lower self-worth, especially among girls. Experts warn that excessive screen time and exposure to social media can disrupt sleep, harm brain development, and fuel addictive behaviors in preteens. Mental health professionals and educators are calling for urgent action, including delaying smartphone and social media access until at least age 13 and increasing digital literacy education.
Parents are urged to reconsider early smartphone use to protect their children's mental and emotional well-being.
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