Is screen time associated with anxiety or depression in young people? Results from a UK birth cohort.

Jasmine N KhoujaMarcus R MunafòKate TillingNicola J WilesCarol JoinsonPeter J EtchellsAnn JohnFiona M HayesSuzanne H GageRosie P Cornish

Published in: BMC public health (2019)

We found associations between increased screen time, particularly computer use, and a small increased risk of anxiety and depression. Time spent alone was found to attenuate some associations, and further research should explore this.

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