The Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital has a helpful guide that explains the term Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU) and how to spot concerning behaviors and signs. While it has become common for adults to casually say they are seeing addiction, it is important to note that addiction is a clinical term that can only be diagnosed by a medical professional. Learn more about PIMU, how it affects adolescents, and what you can do to address it if you are concerned by clicking the guide from Boston Children’s Hospital here.
Let’s Not Use “Addiction” to Describe Tech Use
