Psychological Assessment of Your
Screen Habits

The Times of India, in association with CENABH (Centre of Excellence in Neurodegeneration and Brain Health), brings you a simple, research-backed assessment to help you understand your gadget and social media usage. Adapted from Mentacy, a neuroscience-based mental wellness platform developed by experts at CENABH, this assessment offers science-led insights. Think of this as a starting point for awareness—a moment to pause, assess, and make informed choices about your digital life. This is an awareness tool, not a medical diagnosis.

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Digital Dependency Levels

How strongly smartphone use is embedded into your daily routine.

1. I deal with digital devices even if I do demanding tasks.

2. I overuse the digital devices out of their purposes.

3. I find myself checking my digital devices upon dealing with a work.

4. I continuously look at digital devices in social environments with friends.

5.While eating my meal, I am occupied with mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

6. I cannot reduce the time I spend with digital devices.

7. I cannot control myself on the amount of time of using digital devices.

8. I have unsuccessful attempts to reduce the time I spend with digital devices.

9. Digital devices prevent me from doing my responsibilities.

10. I have missed many opportunities because of digital device usage.

11. When I’m busy with digital devices, I’m unaware of what’s happening around me.

12. I feel that I become less creative because of using digital devices.

13. I get angry if someone gives me a task while I am using digital devices.

14. Environments where I cannot use digital devices bore me.

15. I feel unhappy and angry when I do not use my digital devices for a long time.

16. I feel very happy when I spend time with digital devices.

17. Losing or breaking my digital devices makes me anxious.

18. Even if I leave my house for a short time, I want to take digital devices with me.

19. I keep digital devices around when I go to sleep.

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