Excessive time in front of a device can have a detrimental impact on a preteen’s mental health, including increasing the risk of developing OCD. — dpa
Preteens who spend too much time glued to their screens have higher odds of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a study has found.
Their odds of developing OCD over a two-year period increased by 13% for every hour they played video games, and by 11% for every hour they watched videos.
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