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"textContent": "A massive new study is shedding light on problematic screen use and the mental health of U.S. adolescents — with worrisome findings. The findings, published Thursday in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, show that the links between problematic screen use and mental health are stronger than previously reported, highlighting the risks of addictive use. […]",
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