Study Links Teen Smartphone Use to Anxiety and Depression

Research highlights the mental health risks associated with excessive smartphone use among teenagers.

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.