The proposed symposium aims to thoroughly examine the impact of screen time on child brain development, focusing on cognitive, behavioural, and neurobiological outcomes. As the use of screen-based devices becomes increasingly ubiquitous in children's lives, it is imperative to understand the potential consequences of excessive screen time. The symposium will focus on comprehensive analysis and synthesis of existing literature to provide valuable insights into the complex relationship between screen time and child brain development. It will cover various topics, including cognitive and academic performance, behavioural outcomes, and the underlying neural mechanisms.

Manoj K Pandey is an Associate Professor and the head of the Department of Clinical Psychology at JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in India. He has more than 50 research publications and has guided over 40 MPhil/PhD Scholars. Additionally, he serves on the editorial board of eight national and international journals