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flag Study warns smartphones for kids under 13 link to mental health risks, urging parents to delay access.

flag Recent research in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities warns that giving smartphones to children under 13 can lead to significant mental health issues, especially in girls. flag The study, based on data from nearly 2 million people in 160 countries, found links between early smartphone use and suicidal thoughts, aggression, and hallucinations. flag Researchers suggest parents delay smartphone access until age 13 to mitigate these risks.

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