children and adolescents
Coverage of children and adolescents in the Nexus archive.
- Trump health officials issue advisory on children and teens’ excessive screen time
The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services has issued an advisory warning about excessive screen time among children and adolescents, citing links to poor sleep, weakened in-person relationships, and decreased academic performance. The advisory notes that teenagers average four or more hours of daily screen time, which has become a recognized public health concern.
- HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a Surgeon General's warning about harmful screen use among children and adolescents, citing negative impacts on sleep and mental health. The advisory highlights growing concerns about the public health effects of excessive screen exposure during childhood development.