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Minisode 118: Screen Time Causes ADHD? The Evidence Might SURPRISE You!


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Does screen time cause ADHD? This video clarifies common misconceptions about dopamine and digital devices.


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Screen Time Causes ADHD? The Evidence Might SURPRISE You!

Does screen time cause ADHD? This video breaks down the science behind common myths.

Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, a triple Board Certified physician in Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine, explains what’s really happening.


In this video, you will learn:

- What dopamine dysregulation is and why it's misunderstood.

- The difference between screen time mimicking, worsening, or causing ADHD.

- How constant digital interruptions impact developing brains.

- Practical tips for healthy screen use.


Dr. Mirza shares insights from his work with patients and debunks popular TikTok claims about screens and brain health. You’ll leave feeling more informed about media consumption's actual effects and ready to make better decisions for your family.


Article referenced:

Chanya Bayla Somboonvechakarn. (2025). IMPACT OF SCREEN TIME ON ATTENTION SPANS: EXPLORING DURATION, CONTENT, AND CONTEXT ACROSS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS AND GENDERS. International Education and Research Journal (IERJ), 11(06). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15833782


Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:07 The role of dopamine

2:54 The research says WHAT?

4:30 When screens ARE a problem

6:19 Action steps


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#digitalwellness#brainhealth#attentiondisorder#screentimelimits#adhdfacts#parentingadvice

#adhdawareness#screentimeeffects#childbehavior#parentingtipsandtricks#technologyandkids

#adhdmyths#healthykids


DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.


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