- Researchers studied the impact of reducing screen time on children and adolescents’ mental health.
- The study revealed that decreasing screen time led to fewer behavioral difficulties, specifically emotional and peer-related issues.
- Children who reduced screen time showed improvements in positive social interactions.
- The research involved families in Denmark who either reduced screen time or continued with normal habits.
- This study provides valuable evidence that reducing leisure screen time can have positive effects on children’s mental health, emphasizing the importance of further research on this topic.
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Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Mental Health, Public Health & Prevention