<b>Effects of Internet Addiction to the Mental Health of students of Jamia Millia Islamia</b>

This study investigates the frequency of internet addiction (IA) and its psychological associations among students enrolled at Jamia Millia Islamia University. The study employed a cross-sectional approach to survey a sample of 50 students from various academic levels, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Participants were administered a demographic questionnaire, Young's Internet Addiction Test (IAT), as well as tests for depression, anxiety, and stress. The findings indicate that 74% of the participants have Internet Addiction (IA) levels that above the national average. There is a notable gender disparity, with 79.2% of females and 69.3% of males reporting problematic internet use. Males exhibited a greater prevalence of moderate IA, whereas females demonstrated elevated levels of mild IA. In addition, 48% of students had typical levels of sadness, 40% revealed typical levels of anxiety, and 54% reported typical levels of stress. Nevertheless, a notable correlation was observed between elevated levels of IA and heightened psychological discomfort. The study highlights the necessity for interventions that target Internet addiction (IA) and its associated mental health repercussions among university students.