Be screen smart - NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Be screen smart - NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Screen Awareness week, which runs from Monday 5 May through to Friday 9 May 2025, aims to raise the profile of the impact screen use has on child development, health and well-being.  There are many benefits to using screens/digital devices – academically, professionally and recreationally. However, most children and young people are spending too much time on screens. High levels of screen time can effect children and young people’s speech and la…

If we have parents who do not recognize the abuses of the screen that exist at home or the bad examples that they provide, the school can put itself at the edge of this global education and not help, washing your hands?

Warsaw, together with social partners and research institutions, launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness among parents and guardians about the dangers that await the youngest in the digital world. The campaign is intended to draw attention to the negative impact of screens and online content on children's development and psyche.

Screen addiction, especially in children, has a known negative impact on their growth and development. But finding the right balance when it comes to screen time has become a real challenge for parents. How can you set effective limits without creating tension? We spoke with psychiatrist Amine Benyamina.