Executive Summary (English): Uso Problematic of Smartphones and Mental Health in Adolescents Latino

Key Points

• Investigate the relationship between problematic smartphone use and mental health among Latino adolescents.
• Literature review of studies from 2015 to 2024
• Analysis of psychological effects associated with smartphone use
• Focus on behavioral patterns related to social media
• Increased smartphone use correlates with higher levels of anxiety and depression in adolescents
• Problematic smartphone usage significantly affects academic performance and social interactions
• Findings underscore the need for mental health resources tailored to Latino communities