July 2023 PMID 37430372

Media screen time use and mental health in school aged children during the pandemic.

Amira Hmidan, Diane Seguin, Emma G Duerden

Mentions

13
Peak: 3 in Aug 2025
across 5 sources since Jul 2023

Extended reach

6,102
potential audience

Total likes

137

Video views

3,306

Mentions per month

Jul 2023 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Instagram5 posts
  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Reddit1 posts
  • News1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a strong interest and agreement with the article, as seen in posts emphasizing the correlation between increased screen time, parental stress, and behavioral challenges, with phrases like 'significant increase' and 'linked to anxiety.' The tone and choice of words indicate concern and a recognition of the study’s potential to influence interventions, demonstrating moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the connection between increased screen time and negative mental health outcomes, showing general support for the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by highlighting key aspects like the increase in screen time and mental health issues, as well as mentioning parental stress.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions engage with the topic by referencing specific findings, such as the link between screen time and anxiety/depression, and emphasizing the importance of family interventions.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants seem to recognize the significance of the research, noting its implications for public health and the need for strategies to address mental health and screen time among children.

Abstract in brief

  • Childrens' screen time significantly increased during the pandemic, with an average of around 4.4 hours daily, and was linked to higher internalizing behaviors such as anxiety and depression.
  • Higher parental stress levels during the pandemic were associated with increased internalizing and externalizing behaviors in children, especially among those who spent more time on screens.
  • The study suggests that family interventions aimed at reducing parental stress and children’s screen time could help mitigate mental health issues related to the pandemic.

Top posts

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Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers
@NeinsteinLaw · X

"Children’s screen time activity has increased significantly during the pandemic. Extended school closures and heightened parent stress are associated with children’s behavioural difficulties and time spent watching screens." https://t.co/2WSLlhZJU5

Jul 20, 2023 · 1,852 followers View post →
GasolFoundationUSA
@GasolFndnUSA · X

Children’s screen time activity has increased significantly during the pandemic ➡️https://t.co/mSazWOMYGt #GasolFoundationUSA #BMCPsychology #ScreenTime #Pandemic

Jul 18, 2023 · 644 followers View post →
中武 壮以知
@soichinakatake · X

親のストレスレベルが高いと、子どもの攻撃性、反抗性、衝動性などが増加する。これに加えて子どものスクリーンタイムが長いと、子どもの不安やうつ病が増加する。 Media screen time use and mental health in school aged children during the pandemic https://t.co/kuLUQ5QV6K

May 6, 2024 · 138 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children https://t.co/U3wzXeiui1 https://t.co/BgXx9EY218 https://t.co/WkwIbPsxbL

Sep 4, 2023 · 93 followers View post →

All mentions

中武 壮以知
@soichinakatake · X

親のストレスレベルが高いと、子どもの攻撃性、反抗性、衝動性などが増加する。これに加えて子どものスクリーンタイムが長いと、子どもの不安やうつ病が増加する。 Media screen time use and mental health in school aged children during the pandemic https://t.co/kuLUQ5QV6K

May 6, 2024 · 138 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children https://t.co/U3wzXeiui1 https://t.co/BgXx9EY218 https://t.co/WkwIbPsxbL

Sep 4, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers
@NeinsteinLaw · X

"Children’s screen time activity has increased significantly during the pandemic. Extended school closures and heightened parent stress are associated with children’s behavioural difficulties and time spent watching screens." https://t.co/2WSLlhZJU5

Jul 20, 2023 · 1,852 followers View post →
GasolFoundationUSA
@GasolFndnUSA · X

Children’s screen time activity has increased significantly during the pandemic ➡️https://t.co/mSazWOMYGt #GasolFoundationUSA #BMCPsychology #ScreenTime #Pandemic

Jul 18, 2023 · 644 followers View post →
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