This document provides information about internet addiction, including its definition, characteristics, causes, symptoms, physical symptoms, diagnosis, and remedial measures. Internet addiction is defined as a behavioral addiction where a person becomes dependent on internet or online devices to cope with life stresses. Some key causes include underlying mental health conditions, loneliness, genetics, and environmental factors. Symptoms affect people both psychologically through depression, anxiety, and isolation, as well as physically through issues like back pain, headaches, and insomnia. Diagnosis involves tests like Young's Internet Addiction Test and treatment focuses on setting limits on device use and increasing offline community engagement and meditation.

1. AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EDACOCHIN
TOPIC: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ON ADOLESCENT PROBLEM :INTERNET
ADDICTION
COURSE CODE :107
SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
Mrs SREEJA SURABHI S
OPTION: ENGLISH
ROLL NO: 17
DATE: 29/02/2021

2. INTERNET ADDICTION

3. DEFINITION
Internet Addiction is a behavioural addiction in which a person
becomes dependent on use of the internet, or other online devices as a
maladaptive way of coping with the life's stresses.

4. CHARACTERISTICS
• Loss of control
• Preoccupation
• Salience
• Dysphoric moods

5. CAUSES
There is no single cause of Internet Addiction. Several
factors can play a role, including:
• Underlying mental health condition including Anxiety
and Depression
• Loneliness and Alienation
• Genetics
• Environmental factors

6. SYMPTOMS
The following symptoms are typical of online addicts:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Isolation
• Feelings of Euphoria when using the computer
• Dishonest
• Defensiveness
• Agitation
• Mood Swings
• Fear
• Loneliness
• Procrastination
• Boredom with routine task

7. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
• Back ache
• Head aches
• Insomnia
• Poor Nurition and Personal Hygene
• Neck pain
• Dry eyes and other vision problems
• Weight gain or loss
• Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

8. DIAGNOSIS
The most common assessment tools used to help make a diagnosis of Internet
Addiction Disorder include:
• Youngs Internet Addiction test
• The Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ)
• The compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS)

9. REMEDIAL MEASURES
If you are worried you may have an internet addiction, there are a few
things you can do to yourself before seeking professional treatment.
• Set a timer on your phone and computer
• Engage with your community
• Meditate

10. THANK YOU.....