Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers, adolescents: Study

Over 3 Hours of Sedentary Behaviour May Increase Mental Health Risks in Teenagers – Asian News from UK

The study, led by King’s College London, tracked 3,675 adolescents at ages 14 and 17. Participants kept diaries of their physical activity, screen time, and recreational behaviours at 14, and later reported their psychological distress at 17 Teenagers who engage in over three hours of sedentary activities daily, such as playing video games or excessive screen exposure, face a heightened risk of mental health issues like anxiety and depression, a…

Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers, adolescents: Study

Teenagers and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviours -- which includes playing video games or increased screen exposure -- have a higher risk of facing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, according to a study.

Sedentary behavior can cause mental health risk in teenagers.

Last Updated on February 24, 2025 by Nivedita New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Teenagers and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviours — which includes playing video games or increased screen exposure — have a higher risk of facing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, according to […] The post Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers: Study appeared first on THIP …

Spending more than 3 hours a day sedentary worsens teens’ mental health

The conclusion comes from a study that analyzed data from more than 3,600 adolescents aged 14 to 17. Moderate screen time spent on educational activities was associated with less psychological distress.