Digital detox aims to restore focus
7 months, 1 week ago

Digital detox aims to restore focus

China Daily  

Various measures have been taken to help teenagers avoid excessive use of electronic devices. More than 400 students and their parents at a middle school in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, signed an agreement in 2023 at the beginning of the new semester to practice a digital detox. Also, many parents admitted to frequently using their phones even when spending time with their children. The agreement stipulates that students must refrain from using electronic devices during weekdays and limit usage to no more than one hour on weekends. Parents are also required to lead by example by ensuring they do not become addicted to their phones and refrain from using them during their children's study time.

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Surgeon General Warns of a Digital Tsunami, Urging Parents to Curb Social Media Addiction in Children
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Surgeon General Warns of a Digital Tsunami, Urging Parents to Curb Social Media Addiction in Children

New Indian Express  

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns about the dangers of social media addiction among young people. He cites physical health risks like heart disease, stroke, and dementia, and urges governments to regulate social media. Murthy also highlights the lack of control over social media platforms and compares tech companies to car giants neglecting safety features. He emphasizes the importance of …

Unplugging to Recharge: The Importance of a Digital Detox in Our Information Age
7 months ago

Unplugging to Recharge: The Importance of a Digital Detox in Our Information Age

Deccan Chronicle  

In today’s hyperconnected world, we are bombarded with information like never before. This is where the concept of a digital detox comes in – a deliberate break from technology to allow our minds and bodies to rest, recharge, and reconnect with what truly matters. A digital detox allows us to declutter our minds and focus on the task at hand, …

Struggling To Detox Your Child From Digital Addiction? Here Are 6 Steps To Follow
1 year, 11 months ago

Struggling To Detox Your Child From Digital Addiction? Here Are 6 Steps To Follow

News 18  

Digital addiction is a form of behavioural addiction that refers to excessive use of devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and the internet. Symptoms of digital addiction can include feeling anxious or irritable when not using digital devices, neglecting responsibilities and difficulty sleeping or concentrating due to excessive use. Here are six guidelines for parents to help their children find …

Digital detox: How to unplug effectively
2 years ago

Digital detox: How to unplug effectively

Hindustan Times  

Do you often find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media only to end up with a headache and eye strain? A digital detox is a practice of taking a break from electronic devices and digital media to improve overall well-being and reduce stress. Taking a break from technology allows you to spend more time in nature, and engage in physical …

Tips for parents to detoxify digital addiction among children
2 years ago

Tips for parents to detoxify digital addiction among children

Hindustan Times  

Digital addiction or excessive use of screens is a growing concern among children. As a parent, it is important to take steps to help your kids develop healthy habits and find a balance with technology. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sapna Bangar, Psychiatrist and Head, Mpower- The Centre, shared some useful tips for parents to help detoxify digital …

Addictive use of digital devices on the rise among children
2 years, 1 month ago

Addictive use of digital devices on the rise among children

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Addiction to digital devices and social media apps is on the rise, particularly among children, adversely affecting their mental and physical health. In fact, all villagers in Mohityanche Vadgaon in Maharashtra’s Sangli district practise digital detox for one-and-a-half hours every day from 7 pm to 8.30 pm, during which time they do not use electronic devices. The practise of …

Digital detox helpline in Bengaluru to assist people to overcome addiction to technology
2 years, 1 month ago

Digital detox helpline in Bengaluru to assist people to overcome addiction to technology

The Hindu  

Do you spend long hours on your electronic gadgets? To help people come out of technology addiction, the Service for Healthy Use of Technology Clinic at NIMHANS has launched a digital detox helpline, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. People can call 9480829675 and seek help, said Manoj Kumar Sharma, Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, who also heads …

We know phones are bad for us. Now, ‘digital detox’ is a business model
5 years, 3 months ago

We know phones are bad for us. Now, ‘digital detox’ is a business model

LA Times  

How often do you look at your phone each day, checking Twitter, Instagram, Slack or whatever emails might have come in over the last five minutes? Wendy Wood has an entire chapter of her forthcoming book “Good Habits, Bad Habits” titled “How To Stop Looking at Your Phone So Often.” Wood, a provost professor of psychology and business at USC …

Digital detox should begin at the workplace
5 years, 5 months ago

Digital detox should begin at the workplace

The Hindu  

Addiction to technology is hardly noticed, let alone addressed, when it revolves around work. Manoj Kumar Sharma, professor, SHUT Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, says it’s all right to take the help of technology to fight tech addiction, because the intent is there to keep technology in its right place. Features in the mail box that will …

At IO 2019, Google wants people to switch off phones and do digital detox but no one is listening
5 years, 8 months ago

At IO 2019, Google wants people to switch off phones and do digital detox but no one is listening

India Today  

You aren't supposed to take that seriously, that's true. Still, surely it means something when one of the biggest technology companies in the world puts up a message at one of the world's biggest technology conferences that you should try some digital detox. The message placed in the middle of benches arranged in a somewhat less busy area of the …

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