(February 14, 2024) An intriguing study at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, funded by a $2M National Institutes of Health grant, is set to explore the impacts of screen time on adolescent mental health and brain development, Medriva reports.
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(February 14, 2024) A $2M National Institutes of Health grant is poised to drive groundbreaking research led by Bader Chaarani, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. The study aims to delve into the effects of screen time on adolescents’ brain development and mental health, utilizing data from the ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD).
This research will leverage data from the ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study to scrutinize the effects of screen time while controlling for essential factors like age differences, subtypes of screen time, gender disparities, puberty, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders. This significant study promises to contribute immensely to our understanding of the effects of screen time and might reshape perspectives on technology’s role in adolescent well-being.
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