This Common Lifestyle Habit In Preteens May Trigger Manic Symptoms, Researchers Find

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March 10, 2025, 9:49 AM

• •A recent study has found that excessive screen time could trigger manic symptoms in preteens.
• •The study involved 9,243 children aged 10 and 11.
• •The researchers found that those with excess screen time were at a greater chance of developing 'inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, distractibility, rapid speech, racing thoughts, and impulsivity - behaviors characteristic of manic episodes, a key feature of bipolar-spectrum disorders.'

A recent study has found that excessive screen time in preteens can trigger manic symptoms. The study, which involved 9,243 children aged 10 and 11, found that those who spent more time on screens were more likely to develop inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, distractibility, rapid speech, racing thoughts, and impulsivity - behaviors characteristic of manic episodes.

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