Prospective Associations Between Early Adolescent Problematic Screen Use, Mental Health, Sleep, and Substance Use (IMAGE)

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Prospective Associations Between Early Adolescent Problematic Screen Use, Mental Health, Sleep, and Substance Use

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New research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine following US adolescents ages 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games was associated with higher risks of mental health problems, sleep disturbance, and suicidal behaviors one year later.

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Cynthia Li

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