Getting a Smartphone Too Young Linked to Lasting Mental Health Harm

From Dr. Joseph Mercola DO

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Receiving a smartphone before age 13 is strongly linked to poorer mental health in young adulthood, including higher rates of suicidal thoughts, aggression, and detachment from reality Early smartphone ownership often leads to earlier social media access, which raises the risk of cyberbullying, harmful content exposure, poor family relationships, and disrupted sleep The […]

Sep 8th 2025 11:32pm EDT

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