21-06-2025
The effects of screen overexposure
JOHANNESBURG - A study by the South African Society of Psychiatrists shows that adults spend almost 10 hours per day on smartphones and other devices.
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Children who emulate this behaviour are 70-percent more likely to experience suicidal thoughts or engage in suicidal behaviours compared to those with limited screen time.
Excessive consumption of low-quality online content leads to "brain rot".
Dr Melané van Zyl, a psychiatrist, explained the dangers of excessive screen time on children's mental health.
