A sweeping global study has found that children who receive smartphones before the age of 13 face significantly higher risks of poor mental health outcomes later in life. The research, which surveyed millions across 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 exposure to social media at a young age can disrupt healthy brain development and social skills. Mental health professionals and researchers are 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 children's mental well-being.
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