After the Ghaziabad sisters’ suspected suicide, psychiatrist warns that excessive screen use and online gaming addiction may ...

In light of Ghaziabad's horrific tragedy, psychologist Richa Agarwal shares how parents can regulate screen time and online ...

While prolonged use of smartphones is considered a problem, it is more important to gauge activity patterns than the number of hours spent on them. Usage is a more precise indicator to judge how your ...

Social media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It's prompted legislation ...

As the mom of two sons, ages 4 and 11, I can attest to the challenge of keeping children off screens. With my older one, I was able to hold off until 2 years old, eventually letting him watch ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

Did you know that the typical child spends a massive portion of their day, over 7 hours, busy with activities that include a screen? For young, developing minds, this can have a profound impact. While ...

"It's an important study and raising awareness about screen addiction," says Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent screen use at the University of California, San Francisco. "It ...

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction in youth and recommends comprehensive interventions to address mental health challenges.

Smartphone use now exceeds three hours a day on average, while total daily screen time for many adults crosses six hours.