Dangers of Excessive Screen Use

Studies have shown compulsive internet usage can lead to addictive behaviors and impair intellectual and physical growth. Teens average 4.8 hours of daily screen time. Signs of addiction can appear as disinterest in other activities, withdrawal symptoms when offline, and using screens to escape negative feelings. Family counseling is the most effective approach to addressing excessive screen use. Helping your teen establish a healthy balance of screen use is a family effort rather than a task for your teen to tackle solo. Family counseling helps establish healthy screen habits, promotes offline activities, improves family communication, and supports children’s mental and emotional well-being. UR Medicine employee assistance program can help your teen with depression, anxiety, aggression, defiance, or even bullying.

Learn more at Excessive Internet Use Disrupts Key Parts of the Teenage Brain

10/31/2024