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Screen time limits not enough to tackle problematic social media use: experts - National | Globalnews.ca

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Lancet study links children's screen time to public health crisis

A new series of research papers published in The Lancet warns that excessive screen time among children and young adults poses a significant public health risk, with studies linking digital media use to millions of years of depression globally. Researchers are calling for regulation of tech companies' addictive design features rather than relying solely on parental controls.

Oct 4, 2026·6 sourcesDepressionDigital wellness & digital detoxPublic health policy
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