COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday of a 'sharp rise in problematic social media use' among Europe's teens that it said is harming their mental health.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday of a 'sharp rise in problematic social media use' among Europe's teens that it said is harming their mental health.The health body's European branch also warned that over one in 10 adolescents were at 'risk of problematic gaming.'Problematic use is defined as when young people present 'addiction-like symptoms,' the WHO Europe said.
The phenomenon was most prevalent among female Romanian teenagers aged 13 and 15, with 28 percent affected, and least prevalent among male Dutch teenagers, where only three percent noted such symptoms.A third of adolescents play games online on a daily basis, and 22 percent of them for at least four hours, according to the WHO.Twelve percent of the entire cohort were also at risk of problematic gambling. Those most affected were young boys: 16 percent compared to seven percent of girls.
Sees Rise In 'Problematic' Social Media Use For European Teens
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