Screen Content Types Impact Kindergarten Kids' Mental Health

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About The Study: The results of this study that included nearly 16,000 kindergarten children indicated that both total screen time and different types of content were associated with mental health problems in children ages 3 to 6. Limiting children's screen time, prioritizing educational programs, and avoiding non–child-directed programs are recommended.

Authors: Fan Jiang, M.D., Ph.D., and Yunting Zhang, Ph.D., of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China, are the corresponding authors.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.5220)

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