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🚨 Excessive screen time and online harassment are significantly linked to increased suicidal thoughts in US college students (ages 18-25), a new study found.
📈 Students spending over 3 hours daily online had about 45% higher odds of suicidal thoughts. Those experiencing online harassment had 77% higher odds.
👨🎓 The link between high screen time and suicidal thoughts was strongest among cisgender men, who had nearly double the odds of reporting suicidal ideation compared to those with minimal online use.
💬 Researchers suggest clinicians routinely consider digital life in mental health assessments for college students, asking about screen time and online experiences.
#MentalHealth #StudentWellness #DigitalLife
📈 Students spending over 3 hours daily online had about 45% higher odds of suicidal thoughts. Those experiencing online harassment had 77% higher odds.
👨🎓 The link between high screen time and suicidal thoughts was strongest among cisgender men, who had nearly double the odds of reporting suicidal ideation compared to those with minimal online use.
💬 Researchers suggest clinicians routinely consider digital life in mental health assessments for college students, asking about screen time and online experiences.
#MentalHealth #StudentWellness #DigitalLife