MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN HIGH SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS WITH HIGH SCREEN TIME.

Abstract

Background: Mental health disorders may be caused in adolescents due to many biophysical 
and social risk factors. Increased screen time is also an emerging factor. Various professional 
organizations, including the Indian Academy of Pediatrics have given recommendations for 
digital wellness, but there is no clarity over the permissible number of hours per day in the 
adolescent age group. This study screened adolescents for different mental health disorders and 
Speculated their association with increased screen time.