Prospective Associations Between Early Adolescent Problematic Screen Use, Mental Health, Sleep, and Substance Use
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
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April 01, 2026
Problematic screen use predicts worse health
Among U.S. children aged 11–12, more addiction-like screen use was linked to worse mood, sleep, and early substance trying one year later. *Prospective cohort study; Level 2b (OCEBM).
- Level of evidence
- Level 2b (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 5.8 / 10
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