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Impact of Screen Time on Teen Mental Health
Teens today spend around five hours daily on social media apps, leading to a total of eight to nine hours spent on screen activities. This excessive screen time, which often excludes traditional TV, leaves little time for other essential activities like sleep, exercise, and face-to-face interactions. The increase in screen time has been linked to a significant rise in teen depression and anxiety, with rates doubling from 2015 to 2021 even before the pandemic, highlighting a concerning mental health crisis.