Associations of screen time with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in adolescents.

Objective: To examine the associations between self-reported screen time and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in adolescents.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 982 adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years, enrolled in public schools in Jacarezinho (PR), Brazil. Screen time was assessed by the question "Considering a typical day, how much time do you spend watching TV, playing videogame, using computer or smartphone?" The DASS-21 questionnaire (short form) was used to assess symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.