Further thinking about the double-edged sword effect of digital media use on mental health among children and adolescents / 中国学校卫生

ABSTRACT

Abstract@#With the coming of digital era, children and adolescents are generally exposed to digital media. Digital media is like a double-edged sword, while providing children and adolescents with learning opportunities and increasing social activities and support, it also brings a series of health risks. This article summarizes the current situation of children and adolescents exposure to digital media, focuses on the relationship between children and adolescents digital media use and mental health, and proposes future research directions based on current research progress, and advocates to explore the direction and potential biological mechanism of the association.