A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 are at significantly higher risk for mental health problems later in life.
The research, which surveyed nearly 2 million people across more than 160 countries, links early smartphone ownership to increased rates of suicidal thoughts, aggression, low self-worth, and emotional struggles, especially among girls. Experts warn that early exposure to screens and social media can disrupt healthy brain development, social skills, and sleep patterns.
The findings have prompted calls from scientists and health professionals to delay smartphone and social media access until at least age 13. Parents are being urged to reconsider early device use to protect their children's long-term mental well-being.
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