Digital addiction is measurably harming our children.
Teens with high screen time show 2.7x higher depression rates (25.9% vs 9.5%), significantly more anxiety, and lower academic achievement. (JAMA Pediatrics, 2023)
Research tracking 3,300+ children confirms early screen exposure predicts worse test scores years later. (Child Development, 2022)
Among depressed youth, 40% report problematic social media use. (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2024)
But there’s hope: studies show just 2 weeks of screen reduction improves emotional health and behavior. (Computers in Human Behavior, 2023)