A new study finds that their may be a correlation between teen television viewing and adult depression. Although researchers could not be sure that it was a direct cause-and-effect relationship, due to so many other factors to consider, theories have arisen that their is a correlation because perhaps the shows or news being viewed are sad stories, violence, or bad news and therefore more exposure to these events may be affecting teens. Another theory is that while teens are viewing upwards of around three or more hours of television a day they are missing out on activities that would be more beneficial to developing their social, intellectual, and physical health. To read more, the study published its findings in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
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