It's been revealed that more young Australians are starting school with poor emotional regulation and social skills than ever before. Screen time has played a massive part in that. 

Author David Gillespie told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've seen massive increases in rates of anxiety, depression and ADHD, all of the things associated with increasing the use of addictive things." 

It's been revealed that more young Australians are starting school with poor emotional regulation and social skills than ever before. Screen time has played a massive part in that.&nbsp;
Author David Gillespie told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've seen massive increases in rates of anxiety, depression and ADHD, all of the things associated with increasing the use of addictive things."&nbsp;

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Excessive screen time linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression and ADHD in children

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