Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

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Cellphones, video games and social media can be very addictive for children and could lead to mental health problems for the most addicted young people.

As the world observes Social Media Day, growing concerns about the mental health effects of excessive screen time are coming into sharp focus. In Ahmedabad, more than 2,000 individuals are estimated ...

By understanding the dynamics of social media addiction through our model, policymaker professionals can devise effective strategies to promote healthy social media usage and safeguard individuals ...