In two earlier posts, we explored what the research tells us about screen time and adolescent health — from physical effects to the mental health mechanisms behind them. This final post turns to action. What can individuals, families, schools, and policymakers do to protect adolescent mental health in a world where screens are unavoidable? How… Read More: Teen Screen Time and Mental Health: What We Can Do »
Teen screen time has become one of the most studied topics in adolescent health — and for good reason. In our first post, we covered three areas that screen time affects: physical health, mental health, and social development. This post takes a closer look at the mental health evidence — the research findings and the… Read More: Screen Time and Adolescence: A Deeper Dive on Mental Health »
Screen time is now a central part of adolescent life, and it is nearly unavoidable. Adolescents complete schoolwork online, watch video clips and television, play video games, engage in social media—all on devices. This begins a three-part series on screen time and adolescence. We review evidence and explore what we might do about it. In… Read More: Screen Time and Adolescence: Why It Matters More Than Ever »