Overview

• Around 19% of teens exhibit problematic smartphone use, marked by loss of control and neglect of responsibilities.
• Teens with problematic smartphone use are twice as likely to report anxiety and three times more likely to report depression.
• Problematic smartphone use is also linked to a higher incidence of insomnia among teenagers.
• Effective strategies to reduce smartphone use include turning off notifications and keeping phones out of the bedroom.
• Experts recommend family-based approaches to manage and mitigate excessive smartphone use.