Topline: In this prespecified secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial including 89 families (181 children and adolescents), reducing screen media use had an overall positive effect on children’s and adolescents’ behavioral difficulties. The most noticeable benefits associated with reduced screen media use was a decrease in internalizing behavioral issues and enhanced positive social interactions.
Screen Media Use and Mental Health of Children and Adolescents A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
