A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of 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 depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth, especially among girls. Experts warn that excessive screen time and early exposure to social media can disrupt healthy emotional and social development. The findings have prompted calls from scientists and health professionals to delay smartphone access for children and to implement stricter policies around digital device use.
Parents are urged to be vigilant and consider the long-term consequences of early smartphone use on their children's well-being.
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