GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Ask most parents of teens, and they’ll tell you the level of internet and smartphone use is one of their greatest concerns.
New research by PLOS Mental Health suggests those concerns are warranted, as spending too much time on the internet can disrupt important teen brain functions, including how brain regions communicate with each other, especially those involved in memory and critical thinking.
Allina Health Psychologist David Nathan stopped by KARE 11 Saturday to discuss the findings of the study, and how parents can positively navigate the topic with their children. Among the talking points:
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