The average American child spends a tremendous amount of time on screens each day, according to the Centers for Disease ...

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.

Also, “symptoms of withdrawal are a classic sign of addiction,” Greenberg warned. Kids may end up anxious, irritable, sad or angry when they don’t have access to their platforms, she said.

Georgia’s attempt to restrict kids’ social media access was blocked by a judge, citing free speech concerns. The ruling was sparked by a tech co. litigation firm's complaint.

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Screen addiction among young kids is becoming a pressing issue. In the US, a growing number of schools are restricting, if not completely banning, the use of mobile phones.

The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data on more than 4,000 kids from an ongoing longitudinal study following them for years, starting at ages 9 to 10. It found that by age 14 ...

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But, he adds, screen time isn't inherently good or bad, so he welcomes the nuance this study adds to the conversation since it flags signs of addiction. "Some kids might spend their time on screen ...

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows By Rhitu Chatterjee Published June 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM EDT Listen • 3:33 ...

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows By Rhitu Chatterjee Published June 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM CDT Listen • 3:33 ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at ...