06/25/2025
New research by Weill Cornell Medicine, Columbia University and University of California, Berkeley found that youth who become increasingly addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at greater risk of emotional and mental health issues, showing up to three times the risk suicide-related behavior.
These findings highlight the need for early interventions. Parents may want to pay more attention to how their kids are using their digital devices and consider having them evaluated for signs of addictive use.
Seeking professional advice is essential to help prevent or reduce both internalizing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and externalizing ones such as aggression. Visit our website at positiveactionsinternational.com to learn more about how you can help your child.