Impact of Internet Addiction on Teen Brains: New Study

Teens spending excessive time on social media report struggles with attention and focus on important tasks, a new study suggests. Researchers reviewed 12 neuroimaging studies involving adolescents diagnosed with internet addiction, finding disrupted brain signaling crucial for attention and memory. While internet addiction isn't formally recognized in diagnostic manuals, it shares similarities with substance addiction. Strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness can help manage addiction's effects on mental health.