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Electronic Device Screen Time May Affect Mental Health of School-Aged Youths

Monday, March 19, 2018
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In children aged 6 to 12 years old, increased use of media or electronic devices (screen time) is associated with a risk for mental health issues, including social phobia and depressive symptoms, according to research presented at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners' 39th National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Chicago.

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