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Suneeta Sunny

Limiting Children's Screen Time To 3 Hours Weekly Boosts Mental Health In Days: Study

The study has not examined the possible explanation behind the positive impact of limiting screen time. Still, researchers believe it might be because the participants get more time for social interactions. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

Restricting screen time is essential for promoting children's physical health, social skills, and overall development. Can these benefits manifest in just a few days? A new study revealed that reducing screen time to three hours per week can swiftly enhance children's mental well-being and behavior.

According to the study conducted by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson from the University of Southern Denmark and his team, the mental health benefits from limiting screen time in kids will be observable in as little as two weeks.

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