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The Skeptics Guide #1027 - Mar 15 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Screen Time and Mental Health Crisis

This chapter explores the detrimental effects of excessive screen time on the mental health of preteens and adolescents, linking it to increased risks of bipolar symptoms and depressive disorders. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and healthy habits to counteract these risks, proposing strategies for promoting active, screen-free family engagement.

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