World digital detox Resources

1. Mental Health Challenges

Studies show a strong link between excessive social media use and poor mental health outcomes in adolescents.
Research published in the Journal of Adolescence found that teens using social media for more than 3 hours per day are at greater risk of depression and anxiety.
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PMC Article
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Report

The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that 41% of teens with high social media use rate their mental health as poor or very poor.
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APA Article

2. Disruption in Education

Research from the Journal of Education and Health Promotion highlights that social media distractions lead to lower academic performance and reduced attention spans in students.
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PMC Article
Smartphone Effects on Child Development
Indian Journal of Psychology Study

3. Cybersecurity and Safety Risks

A study by the Pew Research Center reveals that 59% of teens have experienced some form of cyberbullying, making them vulnerable to online harassment.
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Pew Research 2022
Pew Research 2018

Norton’s Cyber Safety Report confirms that children under 18 are particularly vulnerable to online predators and harmful content.
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Norton Report

4. Early Exposure to Harmful Content

Unregulated content exposes children to explicit material and harmful trends.
Research published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions confirms that early exposure leads to addictive behaviors and distorted realities.
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PMC Article

5. Additional Resources

Explore further studies and reports on how social media impacts the lives of children under 18:
Times of India Article
Revista Clinica Psicologica Study
LocalCircles Report
New Indian Express Article