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Children cut down on social screen time for trial

Children cut down on social screen time for trial
BBC England Monday 12 October 2026, 04:52 UTC 1 min read
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Researchers say it is the first major study into the impact of social media on teens' mental health.

Researchers say it is the first major study into the impact of social media on teens' mental health.
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