A sweeping new global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of poor mental health outcomes, including depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth.
The research, which surveyed millions across more than 160 countries, highlights that early exposure to smartphones and social media is especially harmful to girls and can lead to long-term developmental and behavioral issues. Experts are urgently calling for parents to delay giving smartphones to children until at least age 13 and to limit screen time for younger kids. The findings also point to increased risks of addiction, sleep disturbances, and negative impacts on academic performance and social development.
Mental health professionals and scientists are advocating for policy changes and greater parental awareness to protect young minds from the dangers of early digital exposure.
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