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Lisa Thorell

Top news2 Sept

Criticism of screen time advice: "Absurd concept"

Conversations, screen-free times and adults setting a good example. These can be keys to lure children away from screens without a fuss. At the same time, the new guidelines for screen use from the Public Health Agency receive criticism. The concept of screen time itself is absurd, says psychologist Siri Helle.

Sweden

4 Aug

Young people gorge on influencers' images

Unnatural sucked-in stomach, prominent ribs and hip bones in a weird pose. When very slender bodies are highlighted in social media images, it risks triggering eating disorders in young people. Some influencers completely disregard the signals they send out, says Camilla Gervide, writer at Bloggbevakning.

Sweden