Experts Discuss Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health
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Experts Discuss Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health

Experts at a webinar organized by The Hindu on April 25, 2026, discussed the impact of excessive screen time—defined as more than six hours daily—on mental health in adults and children. They highlighted risks including stress, anxiety, sleep disruption, and reduced social interaction. The discussion emphasized the psychological and behavioral effects of prolonged digital exposure and recommended regular breaks to mitigate these impacts.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
55%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 25 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a neutral, health-focused perspective without political framing. They rely on expert opinions from medical and academic professionals, emphasizing mental health concerns related to screen time. The coverage avoids political or ideological interpretations, focusing instead on scientific and behavioral insights.

Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)

The tone across the articles is cautionary but balanced, highlighting potential negative effects of excessive screen use while acknowledging the role of technology in daily life. The sentiment is informative and measured, aiming to raise awareness without alarmism.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thehinduExperts recommend regular breaks from screens to reduce impact on mental healthCenterNeutral
thehinduWatch: Impact of screen time on the mental health of adults and childrenCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

thehindu broke this story on 25 Apr, 08:12 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thehindu25 Apr, 08:12 am
    Watch: Impact of screen time on the mental health of adults and children
  2. 2
    thehindu25 Apr, 01:22 pm
    Experts recommend regular breaks from screens to reduce impact on mental health

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Bangalore, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
25 Apr 2026
Key entities
Social relationAnxietyThe HinduPsychiatristPsychologyBangaloreKanchipuramDigital mediaWell-beingMental healthSleep