Prolonged Screen-Time on Digital Devices and TV Watching As Risk Factors for Poor Mental Health and Suicidal Ideation Among High School Students

Poster Session IX

Keyword: Suicide

Abstract: Associations between prolonged screen-time and poor mental health among adolescents were explored using 2019 YRBS data. Screen-time of 4+ hours daily on digital devices was significantly associated with poor mental health and suicidal ideation while the effect of prolonged TV watching was mixed. Self-image and athletic involvement showed mediating effects.

• Satomi Imai (Presenting Author)
• Austin Close (Author)
• Katherine Jones (Author)