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  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy

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  • Adolescent Internet Addiction (IA) is a growing concern, linked to anxiety, low self-esteem, and poor academic outcomes.
  • Excessive internet use, including gaming and social media, has become prevalent among adolescents.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated internet usage patterns in this demographic.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old male presented with a 3.5-year history of internet overuse, sleep disturbance, irritability, and aggression.
  • Parental reports indicated a significant increase in internet usage post-COVID-19 lockdown.
  • The case involved detailed psychotherapeutic assessment and formulation.

Findings:

  • A 12-session Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) intervention was administered in three phases.
  • Post-therapeutic assessments revealed symptom reduction and improved academic performance.
  • The adolescent shifted internet use towards academic purposes and moderated recreational use.

Implications:

  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) demonstrates effectiveness in treating adolescent Internet Addiction (IA).
  • MET can serve as a brief, targeted intervention for managing IA in adolescents.
  • Therapeutic interventions are crucial for addressing the psychological and academic consequences of IA.