Excessive screen time affects child's behaviour

Psychologists warn about appearance of behavioural issues like aggressiveness, anger, depression and anxiety disorder

- IANS

Excessive screen time, trauma and violence can cause behavioural issues in children, experts have pointed out.

Behavioural problems like aggressiveness, anger, coupled with depression and anxiety disorders have been significantly rising in the recent past.

"Excessive screen time, trauma and violence can induce behavioural changes in kids. They will throw tantrums, become aggressive, anxious, will be unable to sleep and will get depressed," Dr Shorouq Motwani, psychiatrist, Lilavati Hospital Mumbai, told IANS.