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Study: Excessive Screen Time Doubles Teen Anxiety Rates

5/20/2025

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A startling study from Western University reveals that nearly half of U.S. and Canadian teens face heightened anxiety, largely due to excessive screen time. Those glued to screens for more than two hours daily are twice as likely to struggle with anxiety, with mindless scrolling on social media emerging as a major culprit, sparking urgent concerns for youth mental health.

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Story summary

A startling study from Western University reveals that nearly half of U.S. and Canadian teens face heightened anxiety, largely due to excessive screen time. Those glued to screens for more than two hours daily are twice as likely to struggle with anxiety, with mindless scrolling on social media emerging as a major culprit, sparking urgent concerns for youth mental health.