A sweeping new global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health issues, including depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth, later in life.
The research, which surveyed millions across 160 countries, highlights that early exposure to smartphones and social media is particularly harmful for girls, but affects both genders. Experts are urgently calling for parents to delay giving smartphones to children until at least age 13, citing the profound impact on developing brains and emotional well-being. The findings also point to increased behavioral problems, sleep disturbances, and screen addiction among young users.
Mental health professionals and scientists are advocating for stricter guidelines and even bans on smartphone and social media use for preteens to protect childhood development.
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