APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
The Relative Prevalence In Behavioural Addictions In Youth
Session: Poster Session XII
Authors
- Carrie ShawPresenting Author
University of Alberta, Canada - Robert Williams
University of Lethbridge - Darren Christensen
University of Lethbridge - Youssef Allami
Université Laval - Daniel McGrath
University of Calgary - David Hodgins
University of Calgary - Fiona Nicoll
University of Alberta - Rhys Stevens
University of Lethbridge
Abstract
Post-pandemic youth are experiencing rising mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression. This nation-wide study (n=3,501) examined problematic substance use and behavioural addictions among Canadian youth. The results indicate a significant minority are exhibiting problematic engagement—especially in video gaming and social media—linked to individual characteristics and jurisdictional policy differences.
