The Washington Post July 17, 2026 • 22:00

New study links ADHD symptoms in boys and addictive social media use - The Washington Post

By Caitlin Gibson

New study links ADHD symptoms in boys and addictive social media use - The Washington Post

Parents should monitor patterns of social media use, not just total screen time, findings suggest.

The adolescent boys indicated in the questionnaire that they found themselves frequently thinking about social media. They wanted to use it less often, but felt unable to stop. A year later, when the… [+125 chars]

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