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- Preteen smartphone users at risk of depression, obesity: Research - MSN
Smartphone ownership among preteens is associated with greater risk of depression, obesity and lack of sleep, according to a new study The study, set to be published in the January edition of the
- Having a Cellphone at Younger Than 12 Could Carry Health Risks, Study . . .
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics on Monday, found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at higher risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep than those who did
- Commonly available products are being used in preteens’ self-harm . . .
Children commonly use substances found around the house to engage in self-harm, and a new study shows that the rate has risen dramatically
- Screen Times Dangers: From Brain Development to Heart Health
Children ages 2 to 18 spend up to nine hours a day on screens Research shows that excessive use can lead to health problems, delays, and poor social-emotional learning
- Age 13 rule isnt working — Most pre-teens already deep in social media
Drawing from a diverse sample of adolescents aged 11 to 15, researchers found that TikTok reigns supreme among young users, with 67% of social media-using teens maintaining an account on the short-form video platform YouTube and Instagram followed closely behind at around 65% and 66% respectively
- So your tween wants a smartphone? Read this first - NPR
When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online
- Suicide rates in preteens have continued to climb across 15 years . . .
From 2001 through 2007, the rate of suicide for preteen girls was 1 25 per 1 million and rose to 4 15 per 1 million between 2008 and 2022
- Depression rates rising in preteens. Mental fitness tools can help.
The Permanente Medical Group is proactively addressing depression and social isolation among preteens through screening, phone apps and therapy
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