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 lower self-worth.
The research, which surveyed millions across over 160 countries, highlights that early exposure to smartphones and social media is particularly harmful to girls and can lead to long-term negative outcomes in adulthood. Experts are now urging parents to delay giving smartphones to children until at least age 13 and to limit screen time for younger kids. The findings have sparked calls for urgent policy changes and greater parental awareness to protect young minds from the dangers of digital overexposure.
The consensus among scientists and mental health professionals is clear: early smartphone use is a major threat to children's mental and emotional development.
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