The Conversation

Wed Jun 23

Flawed data led to findings of a connection between time spent on devices and mental health problems – new research

Written by Craig J.R. Sewall, Postdoctoral Scholar of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Pittsburgh

When it comes to mental health, is digital technology a culprit or scapegoat?Bianca Castillo/Unsplash

Even a casual follower of the news over the last few years is likely to have encountered stories about research showing that digital technologies like social media and smartphones are harming young people’s mental health. Rates of depression a...

Flawed data led to findings of a connection between time spent on devices and mental health problems – new research

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