US surgeon-general’s office issues a warning about screen time for young people
The US surgeon-general’s office has issued a warning regarding excessive screen time for young people, linking it to various health issues. The report recommends schools ban phones during classes and encourages parents to set boundaries around technology use. It highlights social media and AI chatbots as significant contributors to concerning screen time levels.
- ▪The advisory calls for children and adolescents to engage more in outdoor activities.
- ▪It suggests that doctors should inquire about screen use during annual check-ups.
- ▪Some experts argue that the report may oversimplify the relationship between screen time and mental health issues.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Surgeon general advisory raises concern about screen time for children and teenagers — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Surgeon General’s office issues warning on screen time for children — STAT News
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| Original publisher | Straits Times — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-surgeon-generals-office-issues-a-warning-about-screen-time-for-young-people |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 08:26:00 +0800 |
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US surgeon-general’s office issues a warning about screen time for young peopleSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe report recommends that schools ban phones during classes, and that doctors ask about screen use during annual check-ups.PHOTO: REUTERSDani BlumPublished May 21, 2026, 08:26 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 08:26 AMThe US surgeon-general’s office on May 20 issued a warning about the dangers of screen time for young people, linking excessive time online to worse sleep issues, anxiety, depression, alcohol use and other health harms.The advisory calls on children and adolescents to “live real life” and go outside, and for parents to discuss boundaries around technology and to delay screen time for “as long as possible”.It highlighted social media platforms as a…
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