Why Parents Should Focus on Screen Addiction Over Screen Time, Says New Study

Why Parents Should Focus on Screen Addiction Over Screen Time, Says New Study

New research suggests that screen time addiction is a better predictor of mental health concerns than time spent on technology. Experts weigh in.Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents/GettyImages/Elva EtienneSocial media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It's prompted legislation including phone bans in some schools.The focus is of…

Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds