Which Came First, ADHD or Screen Time? A new study shows that teens and screens add up to ADHD.
Posted Jul 21, 2018 by Nina Shapiro M.D., Psychology Today
“While many studies in recent years have shown that screens have a negative impact on social behaviors, sleep quality, and mood, a recent study has linked ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder)-type behaviors to teen use of devices. This study followed close to 3,000 teenagers in Los Angeles for two years, who demonstrated no ADHD-related behaviors at the beginning of the study. These behaviors were assessed by using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) questionnaire to determine ADHD manifestations. After two years of monitoring these teens by questionnaire every six months, the study authors found that those frequently using digital media platforms were twice as likely to demonstrate ADHD behaviors compared with those who used digital media less frequently. ”
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