Are Smartphones Bad for Teen Mental Health?

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Don't Panic Just Yet Are mobile devices really making teenagers more anxious and depressed? Some studies show a connection, but the findings are correlational. In this month’s eBook, we examine what the evidence says - and doesn’t say - about the effects of smartphones on mood, memory and more. For more fascinating topics about the brain, your health and more, check out these other titles.

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Your Brain in the Smartphone Age According to recent headlines, today’s device-wielding teens are socially, emotionally and cognitively doomed. Reality, however, is not so clear cut. In this eBook, we look at the latest research about the effects of smartphones and social media use on teenagers, as well as its effects on thought processes and relationships and its potential as a tool to monitor mental health.

The New Science of Healthy Aging Understanding the aging process and how to prevent age-related physical and mental decline can motivate us to take steps to live a happier and healthier life. In this eBook, we explore genetics, lifestyle and strategies that can help preserve well-being into a ripe old age.

Music and the Brain Neuroscientists have shown that music recruits nearly every area of the brain. In this eBook, we examine the latest imaging studies and discuss music's role in learning math and language, promoting social connections and treating brain injuries.

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