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Mental health impacts of screen time

Excessive screen time has been linked to various negative mental health outcomes, including anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep patterns.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How did the COVID-19 pandemic change children’s screen-time patterns and what evidence exists about long-term effects?

The produced a clear, global rise in children’s screen time—across toddlers to adolescents—with many studies reporting increases measured in the order of roughly 1–2 extra hours per day and sustained ...

Jan 24, 2026
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How have researchers measured children’s screen time (self‑report vs device tracking) and how does method affect findings?

Researchers measure using two broad approaches— (questionnaires, diaries, recalls, ecological momentary assessment) and technology-based/objective approaches (device apps, onboard logging, passive sen...

Jan 27, 2026

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