But according to the surprising findings of a large new study, you’d be wrong. Instead, use of digital technologies was ...

For teenagers, especially girls, screen time has become an integral part of daily life. Social media, streaming platforms, online schoolwork, and gaming are just a few of the many digital ...

Screen Time Linked To Poor Sleep, Depression Among Teen Girls By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 -- Can’t get your teenage girl off her smartphone, iPad or laptop?

Excessive screen time has a negative impact on teenagers' sleep - and on adolescent girls in particular, warns new research. Spending too long staring at mobile phones or laptop computers can ...

It is no secret that use of smartphones and computers by teens at night takes away time they could be sleeping. Devices also suppress melatonin, making it harder to go to sleep.

The increasing screen time among teenagers is a pressing concern, closely linked to significant disruptions in sleep patterns and a rise in mental health issues like depression. This article ...

A new study has found that excessive screen time can affect one's sleep, thereby increasing the risk of depressive symptoms; especially among teenage girls. The study was conducted by researchers ...

Previous studies have suggested associations between screen time, sleep disruptions, and depression in teens. However, sleep problems and depression often coincide, and the direction of these ...

Can't get your teenage girl off her smartphone, iPad or laptop? This could cost her much-needed sleep and increase her risk of depression, a new Swedish study says. Teenagers who spend more time ...

Teenagers who spend more time on screens tend to get worse sleep, both in terms of sleep quality and duration, researchers reported April 2 in the journal PLOS Global Public Health. Screen time ...