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Introduction: Internet gaming disorder, also known as video gaming disorder or, is generally defined as the problematic, compulsive use of video games that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. This and associated concepts have been the subject of considerable research, debate, and discussion among experts in several disciplines and has generated controversy within the medical, scientific, and gaming communities. Such disorders can be diagnosed when an individual engages in gaming activities at the cost of fulfilling daily responsibilities or pursuing other interests without regard for the negative consequences. As defined by the ICD-11 the main the main criterion for this disorder is a lack of self-control over gaming. .Aim: The present study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of need based planned video assisted teaching programme for teenagers regarding knowledge on effects of online gaming on overall health Methodology: The research design used in the study is pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design. The research approach used in the study is a quantitative approach. A total of 60 samples (teenagers) were selected from Upasana English Medium school at Vapi. The simple random sampling technique was used for the selection of samples. Data analysis was collected by using the tool google form. Result: In this study the result shows that the mean post-test knowledge score is 10.45 is higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score i.e.,16.4. The gain in knowledge score was highly significant at p<0.05 level of significance and the calculated paired t-test value is 15.65 which is greater than table pair. Conclusion: The finding of the study showed that the video assisted teaching programme was very effective in improving the level of knowledge. This study will help the health care professionals to develop appropriate teaching materials. Video assisted teaching program is a proven method to improve the knowledge of the teenagers which will help to facilitate the healthy growth and development and healthy practices in day-to-day activities.