Study: Modern tech unlikely to be the cause of mental issues

A study by Oxford University says smartphones, social media and TV are not likely to cause depression or suicidal tendencies among adolescents. — Medical vector created by pikisuperstar - www.freepik.com

Smartphones, social media and TV are not likely to cause depression or suicidal tendencies, finds a new Oxford University study.

The meta-analysis, which went over other studies, found little evidence that these technologies caused mental issues, with studies now less often associating tech use to depression.