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      • Numerous studies have established a link between using devices with screens before bed and increases in sleep latency, or the amount of time it takes someone to fall asleep. Additionally, children who use these devices at night often do not receive enough high-quality sleep and are more likely to feel tired the next day.
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  2. Feb 13, 2024 · The Panel achieved consensus that (1) in general, screen use impairs sleep health among children and adolescents, (2) the content of screen use before sleep impairs sleep health of children and adolescents, and (3) behavioral strategies and interventions may attenuate the negative effects of screen use on sleep health.

  3. Jun 19, 2019 · A good night’s sleep is also key to brain development, and HMS researchers have shown that using blue light-emitting screen devices like smartphones before bedtime can disrupt sleep patterns by suppressing secretion of the hormone melatonin.

  4. Jan 4, 2019 · Is your family's screen time under control? Does screen use interfere with what your family want to do? Does screen use interfere with sleep? Are you able to control snacking during...

  5. Sep 2, 2022 · Several theoretical mechanisms could link screen use before bed and poor sleep. Total time spent on screens may displace time for sleep. 9 Screen use before bedtime across a range of activities may increase physiological, emotional, and mental arousal, which can lead to difficulty falling asleep. 12 Therefore, watching activating content on ...

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  6. Objective: To achieve consensus on whether screen-based digital media (1) in general, (2) via prebedtime content, and (3) via prebedtime light impairs sleep health in (a) childhood, (b) adolescence, and (c) adulthood.

  7. Studies show two or more hours of screen time in the evening can seriously disrupt the melatonin surge needed to fall asleep. Consider turning off all electronic devices at least one hour before bed, at a minimum.

  8. Jun 1, 2024 · Screen time is associated with reduced sleep duration and poor sleep quality. Problematic gaming and bedtime device use exacerbate these issues. Moreover, content consumed on screens, including that of social media, can contribute to anxiety and depression, which can further affect sleep.

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