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Study: Adolescent Screen Use Worsens ADHD Symptoms, Emotions, Family Environment
April 23, 2021Adolescents with ADHD and problematic digital media use (PDMU) experienced more severe ADHD symptoms, negative emotions, executive function deficits, strain on family environment, pressure from life events, and lower motivation to learn than those without PDMU, according to a new Global Health study of screen use during the pandemic.1 Home quarantine, online class, and lack of parental supervision has catalyzed PDMU during the pandemic for many children.