Dr. Kelli Smith
@kellimccall.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr. Kelli Smith
An important study from the UK, especially when many US schools are leaning into restricting cell phone use.
Restrictions have their place and function. We also need to engage youth in activities and interactions that naturally motivate them to put their phones down.
#academicsky
#mentalhealth
Restrictions have their place and function. We also need to engage youth in activities and interactions that naturally motivate them to put their phones down.
#academicsky
#mentalhealth
School phone bans show no mental health or academic benefits www.news-medical.net/news/2025020...
School phone bans show no mental health or academic benefits
Researchers evaluate the effects of school phone use policies on adolescent mental health.
www.news-medical.net
February 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
An important study from the UK, especially when many US schools are leaning into restricting cell phone use.
Restrictions have their place and function. We also need to engage youth in activities and interactions that naturally motivate them to put their phones down.
#academicsky
#mentalhealth
Restrictions have their place and function. We also need to engage youth in activities and interactions that naturally motivate them to put their phones down.
#academicsky
#mentalhealth