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Study Links Excessive Screen Time to Youth Distress

7/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving 524 adolescents from Russia and Cuba reveals alarming insights into screen time's toll on youth. Russian teens grapple with heightened internet use and cognitive struggles, while their Cuban counterparts confront emotional distress and family challenges. The findings underscore a troubling link between excessive screen time and deteriorating health and well-being across both nations.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study involving 524 adolescents from Russia and Cuba reveals alarming insights into screen time's toll on youth. Russian teens grapple with heightened internet use and cognitive struggles, while their Cuban counterparts confront emotional distress and family challenges. The findings underscore a troubling link between excessive screen time and deteriorating health and well-being across both nations.