BMC Public Health October 2024 PMID 39370520

Screen time and mental health: a prospective analysis of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

Jason M Nagata, Abubakr A A Al-Shoaibi, Alicia W Leong, Gabriel Zamora, Alexander Testa, Kyle T Ganson, Fiona C Baker

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The discussions reflect strong support and interest in the study, with posts using phrases like 'associated with increased symptoms' and 'further research is warranted,' demonstrating deep engagement with the research methodology, results, and implications for adolescent mental health policies, which highlights the study’s potential high impact.

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Most discussions support the findings of the study, emphasizing the link between increased screen time and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

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The posts demonstrate high interest, with many referencing specific screen activities (video chat, texting, gaming) and the significance of the research for adolescent mental health.

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Several comments delve into methodological details, highlight key results, and mention further implications, showing deep engagement.

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The discussions underscore the importance of these findings for public health, parenting, and policy-making, indicating a high level of perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

The study examined the long-term impact of screen time on behavioral issues in a diverse group of 9,538 adolescents over two years using the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study data.
Results showed that higher overall screen time was linked to various mental health symptoms, particularly depressive symptoms, with certain screen activities like video chat, texting, and gaming having the strongest associations.
Differences emerged based on race, with the effects of screen time on mental health being more pronounced in White adolescents compared to Black and Asian adolescents.

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A recent longitudinal study of nearly 10k adolescents found higher screen time at baseline associated with increased reports of depression, anxiety, and other #MentalHealth symptoms one and two years later. Read the abstract here: https://t.co/ehealToPiY https://t.co/ntcsoIwTq8

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New @UCSFChildrens study in @BioMedCentral #PublicHealth Greater #ScreenTime associated with a range of #MentalHealth (#depression, #ADHD) symptoms in #adolescents ✒️ w/ @AbubakrShoaibi, Alicia Leong, @Gabezmd, @testaalex, @kyletganson, @FionaCBaker1

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A study in #BMCPublicHealth finds that screen time, particularly video chat, texting, videos, and video games, is associated with a range of mental health symptoms, especially depressive symptoms. Further research is warranted. https://t.co/j4F4tTbeq1

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Parents: a study tracking almost 10,000 9- and 10-year-olds for two years finds a link between time spent watching TV and other screens with...higher odds for ADHD and depression. https://t.co/UpOHZEqFfl

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A recent longitudinal study of nearly 10k adolescents found higher screen time at baseline associated with increased reports of depression, anxiety, and other #MentalHealth symptoms one and two years later. Read the abstract here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39370520/

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Impact of Screen Time on Adolescent Mental Health and Behavior

This study examines the long-term effects of screen time on adolescent mental health, highlighting links to depressive symptoms, especially from activities like gaming and texting, with varying impacts across races.

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A recent longitudinal study of nearly 10k adolescents found higher screen time at baseline associated with increased reports of depression, anxiety, and other #MentalHealth symptoms one and two years later. Read the abstract here: https://t.co/ehealToPiY https://t.co/ntcsoIwTq8

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A recent longitudinal study of nearly 10k adolescents found higher screen time at baseline associated with increased reports of depression, anxiety, and other #MentalHealth symptoms one and two years later. Read the abstract here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39370520/

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RT @doctorK1991: 子どもや若者でスマホをよく見る人は要注意。スマホは目が悪くなるだけでなく、抑うつ症状などメンタルにも影響することが分かってきています。 https://t.co/1Q6knG7gxR

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RT @doctorK1991: 子どもや若者でスマホをよく見る人は要注意。スマホは目が悪くなるだけでなく、抑うつ症状などメンタルにも影響することが分かってきています。 https://t.co/1Q6knG7gxR

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RT @doctorK1991: 子どもや若者でスマホをよく見る人は要注意。スマホは目が悪くなるだけでなく、抑うつ症状などメンタルにも影響することが分かってきています。 https://t.co/1Q6knG7gxR

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ドクターK＠眼科医パパ

@doctorK1991 · X

子どもや若者でスマホをよく見る人は要注意。スマホは目が悪くなるだけでなく、抑うつ症状などメンタルにも影響することが分かってきています。 https://t.co/1Q6knG7gxR

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A study in #BMCPublicHealth finds that screen time, particularly video chat, texting, videos, and video games, is associated with a range of mental health symptoms, especially depressive symptoms. Further research is warranted. https://t.co/j4F4tTbeq1

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BMC

@BioMedCentral · X

A study in #BMCPublicHealth finds that screen time, particularly video chat, texting, videos, and video games, is associated with a range of mental health symptoms, especially depressive symptoms. Further research is warranted. https://t.co/j4F4tTbeq1

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Dr. Ali Khan

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Parents: a study tracking almost 10,000 9- and 10-year-olds for two years finds a link between time spent watching TV and other screens with...higher odds for ADHD and depression. https://t.co/UpOHZEqFfl

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Jason Nagata, MD

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New @UCSFChildrens study in @BioMedCentral #PublicHealth Greater #ScreenTime associated with a range of #MentalHealth (#depression, #ADHD) symptoms in #adolescents ✒️ w/ @AbubakrShoaibi, Alicia Leong, @Gabezmd, @testaalex, @kyletganson, @FionaCBaker1

Oct 7, 2024 · 10 likes · 8 shares · 2,040 followers View post →