Internet Addiction in adolescents – an overview

Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

Internet addiction is a new age addiction that is affecting adolescents in schools and colleges alike. The current review summarizes the causative factors, models and types of internet addiction along with the methods used in its management. It is important to realise that there is a need for a holistic management in cases of internet addiction as very often there are associated comorbid psychiatric disorders that need management as well. The review though not exhaustive summarizes the basic models of internet addiction and looks at management approach from a clinician as well as teacher and parent perspective.

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Payal Sharma, Avinash De Sousa

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  • EP ID EP250773
  • DOI 10.30877/IJMH.3.4.2016.394-404
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Payal Sharma, Avinash De Sousa (2016). Internet Addiction in adolescents – an overview. INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH, 3(4), 394-404. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-250773