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We've all heard that too much screen time bad for kids - and is linked to things like depression and anxiety but a new Australian study is challenging some of those claims.
The research found that while heavy screen use can coincide with teens feeling anxious or down, it's not necessarily the cause.
In fact, there was no strong long-term link between screen time and anxiety or depression.
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We've all heard that too much screen time bad for kids - and is linked to things like depression and anxiety but a new Australian study is challenging some of those claims.
The research found that while heavy screen use can coincide with teens feeling anxious or down, it's not necessarily the cause.
In fact, there was no strong long-term link between screen time and anxiety or depression.
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