CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Constant exposure to screens can contribute to a variety of negative impacts on young minds, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics .

Areas where children and teens may experience side effects include the following:

Cyberbullying

Negative body image, which can lead to greater risk for disordered eating

Seeing harmful content, such as pornography or violence

Pathways for unwanted contact, such as from strangers or advertisers

Low-quality or reduced sleep

Stress of keeping up with multiple online presences

Licensed professional counselor Chelsie Boyd said she sees some of these impacts in her own patients.

“We’re seeing a lot of behavior increases...we’re also seeing emulation of behaviors that are on the screens or coming through the screens,

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