Front Psychiatry September 2024 PMID 39376970

Relationships between screen time and childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a Mendelian randomization study.

Zhuo Meng, Bo Ao, Wei Wang, Tongtong Niu, Yanan Chen, Xiaoqing Ma, Youliang Huang

Mentions

13
Peak: 8 in Jan 2025
across 3 sources since Dec 2024

Extended reach

45,308
potential audience

Total likes

58

Video views

14

Mentions per month

Dec 2024 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The conversations demonstrate a strong interest in the findings, with posts noting that the research suggests a link between screen time and ADHD, such as the mention of possible risks and societal concerns about children’s social development. Tone and word choices like 'worry', 'dystopian future', and 'raises the risk' indicate emotional investment and a desire to understand implications, leading to moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study indicates a possible link between screen time and ADHD, with some concern about causality.

InterestHigh interest

The topic attracts high interest due to its relevance to parenting and childhood development.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement by referencing specific studies and raising questions about causation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect a recognition of the study's potential influence on public perceptions and parenting habits.

Top posts

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Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates that, suggesting TV and smartphone raise the risk of #ADHD in teens/children: https://t.co/xGhkRGWLIE #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #ADD #mentalhealth https://t.co/44IRAkmNic

Jan 19, 2025 · 42 likes · 7 shares · 8,337 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
@FrontPsychiatry · X

New Research: Commentary: Relationships between screen time and childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a Mendelian randomization study https://t.co/RQPobVFnOt #FrontiersIn #Psychiatry

Dec 24, 2024 · 8 likes · 16,545 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd.bsky.social · Bluesky

Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates that, suggesting TV and smartphone raise the risk of #ADHD in teens/children: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39376970 #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #ADD #mentalhealth

Jan 19, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share View post →
Bryton
@BrytonsThoughts · X

@Punished_Kebab I’ve been worried about this too. Studies show that babies who spend too much time in front of screens can develop ADHD. Plus, real social bonding with parents is key for growth. I fear a dystopian future where parents might only exist on screens, not irl https://t.co/uvH50YglKf

Jun 3, 2025 · 1 like · 3,867 followers View post →
Carlat Psychiatry
@CarlatPsych · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 20, 2025 · 7 shares · 8,045 followers View post →
Allison Sullivan
@_allisulli · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 4,767 followers View post →

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Bryton
@BrytonsThoughts · X

@Punished_Kebab I’ve been worried about this too. Studies show that babies who spend too much time in front of screens can develop ADHD. Plus, real social bonding with parents is key for growth. I fear a dystopian future where parents might only exist on screens, not irl https://t.co/uvH50YglKf

Jun 3, 2025 · 1 like · 3,867 followers View post →
Baypsych74
@baypsych74 · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 31, 2025 · 7 shares · 4 followers View post →
Bipolar Awareness
@Stopthestigma · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 21, 2025 · 7 shares · 2,736 followers View post →
Carlat Psychiatry
@CarlatPsych · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 20, 2025 · 7 shares · 8,045 followers View post →
Graham Moore
@GrahamM06812404 · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 321 followers View post →
a MAN in NEAD
@aMANinNEAD · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 573 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd.bsky.social · Bluesky

Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates that, suggesting TV and smartphone raise the risk of #ADHD in teens/children: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39376970 #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #ADD #mentalhealth

Jan 19, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share View post →
Allison Sullivan
@_allisulli · X

RT @chrisaikenmd: Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates tha…

Jan 19, 2025 · 7 shares · 4,767 followers View post →
Chris Aiken, MD
@chrisaikenmd · X

Does screen time cause ADHD or vice versa? Randomized trials are unlikely here, but this Mendelian study approximates that, suggesting TV and smartphone raise the risk of #ADHD in teens/children: https://t.co/xGhkRGWLIE #psychiatry #psychology #therapy #ADD #mentalhealth https://t.co/44IRAkmNic

Jan 19, 2025 · 42 likes · 7 shares · 8,337 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
@FrontPsychiatry · X

New Research: Commentary: Relationships between screen time and childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a Mendelian randomization study https://t.co/RQPobVFnOt #FrontiersIn #Psychiatry

Dec 24, 2024 · 8 likes · 16,545 followers View post →