A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 are at significantly higher risk for poor mental health outcomes later in life. The research, which surveyed millions across more than 160 countries, links early smartphone ownership to increased rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and lower self-worth, especially among girls. Experts warn that excessive screen time and early exposure to social media can disrupt sleep, harm brain development, and fuel addictive behaviors. Mental health professionals and scientists are now urging parents to delay giving smartphones to children until at least age 13 and to limit screen time for younger kids. The findings have sparked calls for urgent policy changes and greater parental awareness to protect young minds from the hidden dangers of early digital exposure.
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