US EditionExcessive Screen Time Threatens Children's Mental Health in SA
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Psychiatrists warn against letting children to the screen. They need the parents instead of mobile phones. So far, the family policy in Germany did not address this.
Excessive screen time threatens children's mental health in SA
As the digital age continues to evolve, South Africa finds itself at the forefront of a concerning trend: its citizens are among the world’s highest users of screen time, Cape {town} Etc reports. Their obsession with digital devices, particularly smartphones, has drawn sharp critiques from health professionals, who warn that this trend is exacerbating a mental health crisis among children and adolescents. The South African Society of Psychiatris…
EU calls for greater efforts to protect youngsters’ mental health in digital era
The Council is calling on EU countries and the Commission to better protect the mental health of children and adolescents, by promoting the safe and healthy use of digital tools. Inappropriate content, cyberbullying, or excessive screentime currently pose a threat to youngsters’ mental health. Source link
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