Role of Sleep and White Matter in the Link Between Screen Time and Depression in Childhood and Early Adolescence

Jun 26, 2025
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Role of Sleep and White Matter in the Link Between Screen Time and Depression in Childhood and Early Adolescence, in JAMA Pediatrics

key takeaway: "Results of this study show that more screen time in late childhood was associated with more depressive symptoms, potentially due to shorter sleep and worse white matter organization during early adolescence."

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Role of Sleep and White Matter in the Link Between Screen Time and Depression in Childhood and Early Adolescence

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