Relationship of screen time with anxiety, depression, and sleep quality among adolescents: a cross-sectional study

This study highlights the importance of understanding the association between screen use, sleep quality, anxiety and depression. Notably, excessive screen time appears to be associated with poorer sleep quality, ultimately increasing anxiety and depression. Understanding the effects of excessive screen time on sleep and well-being may have a substantial impact on public health policies and interventions. Enacting policies that promote better screen habits and sleep hygiene could improve people's overall quality of life and well-being in the digital age. However, more longitudinal research is needed to confirm the causality of these relationships and investigate potential intervention strategies.