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Video Games and Excessive Screen Time Linked to Sleep Deprivation

Video Games and Excessive Screen Time Linked to Sleep Deprivation

Update: 2025-06-19
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In this episode of ‘Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes’, Donna is joined by the director of Grossman on Truth, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.), to discuss the eye-opening effects of digital media on youth. The conversation highlights how video games, social media, and other digital activities are contributing to sleep deprivation, mental illness, and increased rates of suicide.  Dave shares insights from his extensive experience and research, and emphasizes the importance of managing children's screen time and ensuring adequate sleep.




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