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Dr. Twenge, Thank you for bringing real research to this subject. As noted in the Journal of Affective Disorders article, "Digital media-related precursors to psychiatric hospitalization among youth," kids' issues with smartphones and social media are a key reason involved in a high number of psychiatric hospitalizations. Attempt to set limit on an adolescent's social media or phone and responses involving suicidal behavior are highly common.