🇳🇴 NIPH Study: No Link Between Screen Time and Youth Mental Health

February 25, 2026 (EMFS)

Feb 24, 2026 (original)

Source: Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH)

Source category: Research

Large 3-year study of 25,629 English youth found no evidence that increased social media or gaming time predicts later anxiety or depression symptoms. Researchers note digital behavior may reflect individual differences rather than cause harm.

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"We found no evidence that increased time on social media or gaming was associated with later symptoms of anxiety or depression, in either boys or girls."

— Turi Reiten Finserås, NIPH researcher

"Our findings suggest digital behavior is not a driving force behind mental health difficulties, but rather reflects individual differences and needs during adolescence."

— Turi Reiten Finserås, NIPH researcher

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🇳🇴 NIPH Study: No Link Between Screen Time and Youth Mental Health

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