Sorry parents, but teenagers are more grumpy today than they’ve ever been – thanks to smartphones.
Youngsters who indulge in late-night binges are more likely to develop depression and sleep deprivation, new research shows.
Scientists at the University of Basel in Switzerland asked more than 300 teenagers about their nighttime phone routine.
Only 17 per cent of those asked said they switch off their phone or put it on silent when they go to bed.
The distraction of apps like Snapchat, WhatsApp and Instagram are making it harder for youngsters to put down their phones.
Sleep deprivation can lead to depression among other health complications.
Researchers said: ‘Adolescence is a time of increasing vulnerability for poor mental health, including depression.
‘Sleep disturbance is an important risk factor for the development of depression during adolescence. Excessive electronic media use at night is a risk factor for both adolescents’ sleep disturbance and depression.’
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Smartphones are making teenagers depressed, study finds
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