Table 1.

Assessment of adolescent with problematic interactive media use disorder

History of present illness Define the specific behavior, duration, intensity, and frequency Identify symptoms of current behavior and how it is interfering in functioning Identify specific areas of functioning that are impacted by screen media use including: interpersonal, family relationships, sleep, academic performance, physical health, isolation and mood lability

Past mental health/physical health history Review all former and current symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments

Social and developmental history Review developmental milestones Review academic history including 504 plans Review social history Review family history

Function of the behavior Identify what the function of the behavior is for the patient Avoidance, boredom, negative affect management, emotion regulation, and socialization