§2.National study on screen addiction in young men
This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, to conduct a comprehensive study on the mental, social, and developmental impacts of screen addiction among young men aged 12 to 25 in the United States. The study must examine (1) relationships between excessive screen use and increased rates of depression, anxiety, suicidality, violent tendencies, and social withdrawal; (2) impacts on emotional development, impulse control, academic performance, and attention span; (3) erosion of interpersonal relationships, including friendships, dating, and family communication; (4) patterns of digital dependency, including compulsive use of gaming, streaming, and social media; and (5) broader social effects, including disengagement from school, extracurricular activities, civic participation, and physical activity. In conducting the study, the Secretary must consult with experts in adolescent psychiatry, developmental psychology, addiction science, behavioral health, human-computer interaction, gaming design, and social media ethics, as well as community organizations, school-based health centers, and youth-serving nonprofits. Not later than 18 months after enactment, the Secretary must submit to Congress, and publish on the HHS public website, a report summarizing the findings, including identification of the most affected subgroups of young men.