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In today's digitally-driven world, using the internet is an essential aspect of daily life, especially for young people. However, little attention has been paid to how Internet addiction affects these crucial years of life in India. The study aims to assess whether Internet addiction is common among Indian adult users and how it connects to depression. Methodology: An investigation into the link between internet addiction and depression using the correlational study methodology. The age range of the 60 volunteers for the current study was 15 to 30. Adults in India received questionnaires through sharing Google Forms after being randomly selected as participants. Aaron T. Beck, a psychiatrist, created the 21-question Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) to assess the severity of depression. Young's Internet Addiction Test (IAT), a multiple-choice self-report inventory with 20 questions was used to gauge adult internet addiction. Results: The findings show a substantial and positive relationship between internet addiction and depression levels in Indian adults (P<0.001). According to the research, internet addicts are also more prone to have more severe cases of depression. It became apparent that measures to stop internet addiction and enhance adult mental health were required.

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