Screen time linked to poorer sleep in teens

Another study suggests that screen time negatively impacts sleep in teenagers. This is particularly evident among girls. It also increases the risk of depressive symptoms, according to the Swedish study.

Adolescence is a complex stage, full of challenges and transitions, a journey towards self-discovery, although it is often stained with uncertainty. In today’s world, these challenges are amplified by the constant influence of social networks, where the expectations or opinions of other people seem to define the value of a young person, affect his or her self-esteem and trigger mental health problems, from anxiety to depression. According to INE…

Screens and smartphones became an essential part of young people’s lives, but their excessive use can affect them. Expert warnings. The use of social networks and electronic devices in adolescents has grown dramatically in recent years, and with this, and with the recent impact that the Adolescence series had on global public opinion resurfaced the debate on the effects of technology on young people’s mental health.

Experts warn that growing up in a digital environment may be related to psychological disorders.

Imagine that a father decides to hand over the keys to a Ferrari to his son. Beyond the cost, it is difficult to think that a reasonable adult is even left behind by such an irresponsible decision. And yet, the dangers to which a child is exposed when given a smartphone are no less serious, although less striking. Those who have designed and manufactured them know very well: the creators of social networks, iPhones and smartphones, as well as th…