According to a new study, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, firearm violence surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death among US children.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
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Recent research suggests social media, video games, and texting may contribute to manic symptoms in early adolescence, highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions.
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New research shows a troubling connection between childhood screen habits and teenage mental well-being, finding that kids who racked up more screen time—especially on mobile devices—showed higher levels of stress and depressive symptoms as teenagers.
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