Excessive amount of screen time linked to OCD in preteens

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.