Owning a Smartphone Before 13 Linked to Alarming Mental Health Declines, Global Study Finds
August 26, 2025
Anxiety Children Depression Mental Health Science Stigma Suicide Technology TeensA global study of more than 100,000 young people has found that receiving a smartphone before age 13 is linked to poorer mind health in early adulthood, including aggression, detachment from reality, and even suicidal thoughts.