The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental health disorders plans on adding internet addiction in 2012. Experts state that internet addiction in children and teens may become the most abundant disease in the future.

Internet addiction is linked to children and teens with: depression, ADD, ADHD, Anger issues, Fears and phobias, poor social skills, low self esteem and more.

Boys appear to be at higher risk than girls of internet addiction. internet addiction among teens and adolescents is between 2%- and 18% according to research by the national science council of taiwan on health.com.

Teen Depression.