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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

Children’s social media addictions linked to mental health problems in new study

Young people's addiction to social media and video games is tied to a higher risk of developing mental health issues, having suicidal behaviours, and sleeping problems, a new study has found.

Researchers have said that young people’s screen time tends to increase significantly during adolescence, which is often when mental health and troubles with sleeping begin to emerge. 

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