Jakarta, Nov. 26 -- Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Pratikno has warned that excessive screen time among Indonesians, including children and teenagers, which now exceeds 7.5 hours per day, is contributing to rising mental health concerns.

"Our screen time is too high, more than 7.5 hours. Even children under two years old are experiencing significant screen exposure," the minister said here on Wednesday.

He explained that excessive screen use affects mental health, social skills, and children's growth and development. He said the trend poses a serious threat to public health and must be addressed immediately.

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