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Role of sleep and white matter in the link between screen time and depression in childhood and early adolescence

JAMA Pediatrics

2025-06-23
(Press-News.org) About The Study: The 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. These findings emphasize the importance of promoting healthy habits and balancing screen time with adequate sleep. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, João Paulo Lima Santos, MD, email limasantosjp2@upmc.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1718)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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[Press-News.org] Role of sleep and white matter in the link between screen time and depression in childhood and early adolescence
JAMA Pediatrics