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Smartphone Addiction

Studies Confirm Early Childhood Screen Time Leads to Mental Health Problems

Studies from around the world show an alarming drop in cognitive development from excessive early childhood screen time.

The Prevalence of Smartphone Addiction Among People With Mental Health Disorders

Two studies, one from Turkiye and one from Jordan, show a stunning correlation between smartphone addiction and other mental health disorders.

Massive New Study Ties Social Media to ADHD

A new study from the Karolinska Institutet ties childhood social media use to increases in ADHD.

Children’s Health Negatively Impacted By Early Smartphone Adoption

The earlier a child gets their first smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health problems in adolescence.

Hooked in 30 Minutes

Baylor University researchers reverse-engineer TikTok to show how the app is designed to be addictive.

A Misguided Attempt at Explaining Smartphone Dangers

Britannica’s contribution to the smartphone addiction debate is a disastrous deep dive.