Too much TV ‘lowers children’s self-esteem and increases anxiety’

Children are becoming increasingly anxious due to too much time in front of TV and computer screens, according to a briefing paper for the British government.

Inactive lifestyles are also to blame for the negative impact on children’s wellbeing, said the document from Public Health England.

It said higher levels of TV viewing are having a negative effect on children’s wellbeing, including lower self-worth, lower self-esteem and lower levels of self-reported happiness.