Early Smartphone Use Linked to Mental Health Risks in Children: Study Warns of Suicidal Thoughts and Aggression By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 21 July 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Digital-Age Parenting In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s almost a rite of passage for children to receive their first smartphone. But a groundbreaking global study involving over 100,000 participants has sounded the alarm: children who get smartphones before the age of 13 may face higher risks of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and more. This isn’t a fringe opinion anymore—science is speaking…
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