Clearfork Academy has released a new guide for parents who want to address their teen’s excessive screen time and phone use at home.
-- Clearfork Academy has released a guide for parents who are worried about their teens’ phone usage patterns, addressing growing concerns surrounding increasing screen time among younger demographics. Per global data cited by Exploding Topics, teenagers now spend an average of 8 hours and 39 minutes per day in front of screens, an equivalent to 43% of their waking hours, which can contribute to the development of mental health issues.
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According to researchers with the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, problematic digital habits have been linked to depression, sleep problems, ADHD, substance use, and suicidal behaviors. Lead researcher Dr. Jason Nagata categorizes this issue as an addiction, as adolescents struggling with unhealthy phone usage patterns are often unable to control their time online, even if it results in difficulties at home or in school; these habits may also create withdrawal-like feelings, often spurring affected individuals to constantly crave online time for fulfillment.
However, Clearfork Academy’s guide says that parents can help their teen reduce their dependence on their devices, provided they offer proper guidance and structure. To achieve this, the mental health center’s guide advises parents to first start a conversation surrounding phone use with their teen; this dialogue should be initiated from a place of empathy and observation in a calm environment, rather than after conflict over phone use, as teens are more likely to become defensive at accusations.
The guide then recommends that parents collaborate with their teen to create boundaries based on what they think is fair. Strategies that teens may be more amenable to include designating phone-free zones at home and using built-in phone tools to limit screen time; Clearfork Academy also stresses the importance of providing the teen with an alternative hobby that can replace their phone in meeting their needs for connection, stimulation, and emotional escape.
Finally, the resource notes that compulsive phone use may be a sign of mental illness. If the teen’s mental health appears to be deteriorating in conjunction with increasing screen time, parents are advised to consider seeking professional help.
About Clearfork Academy
Clearfork Academy offers rehab programs designed specifically for teenagers struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, integrating clinical therapies with holistic and faith-based treatments for long-term relapse prevention.
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