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Smartphone Use Before 13 Linked to Mental Health Crisis

7/29/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving over 100,000 young adults uncovers a troubling link between early smartphone ownership—especially before age 13—and rising mental health challenges, such as suicidal thoughts and aggression. Researchers urge for stricter age limits and enhanced digital literacy training to safeguard children's mental well-being, calling for urgent policy reforms across the U.S. and beyond.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study involving over 100,000 young adults uncovers a troubling link between early smartphone ownership—especially before age 13—and rising mental health challenges, such as suicidal thoughts and aggression. Researchers urge for stricter age limits and enhanced digital literacy training to safeguard children's mental well-being, calling for urgent policy reforms across the U.S. and beyond.