COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday of a "sharp rise in problematic social media use" among Europe's teens that it said is harming their mental health.

The health body's European branch also warned that over one in 10 adolescents were at "risk of problematic gaming."

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