Teenagers who watch lots of television have a much higher rate of depression in later years. Researchers tracked over 4,000 teenagers for 7 years. At the start of the study, none were depressed but 7 years later about 7% tested positive for depression.
17% of the teenagers who watched more than 9 hours (Egads! 9 hours a day!) were depressed (compared to around 6% of those who watched less than 3 hours a day). Interestingly, there was no link between computer time and depression, only television.
I can't believe anyone even has 9 hours a day to watch television. That seems like an incredible waste to me. How many hours do you watch a day? What do you think a "healthy amount" of TV is? Leave a note in the comments.
Must Read: Reasons To Turn Off Your TV.
17% of the teenagers who watched more than 9 hours (Egads! 9 hours a day!) were depressed (compared to around 6% of those who watched less than 3 hours a day). Interestingly, there was no link between computer time and depression, only television.
I can't believe anyone even has 9 hours a day to watch television. That seems like an incredible waste to me. How many hours do you watch a day? What do you think a "healthy amount" of TV is? Leave a note in the comments.
Must Read: Reasons To Turn Off Your TV.
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