Internet addiction in teens spawning psychological problem
10 years, 6 months ago

Internet addiction in teens spawning psychological problem

The Hindu  

About 73 per cent of the teenagers in the country have some sort of psychological problems because of Internet addiction. Addressing a pre-conference workshop for school counsellors here on Friday as part of the 30 annual conference of the State branch of Indian Psychiatric Society, Dr. Aniamma George, senior consultant, General Hospital, Ernakulam, in her address on Behavioral Addictions — The emerging Epidemic, said the data collected by NIMHANS might not be a cross section of society, but those who have access to multimedia. She said addiction to the Internet might provide similar epidemiological trends as in case of substance abuse affecting both body and mind. In his address on the patterns of substance abuse in schools and tips for early detection, Dr. Vincent said the first step of addiction is curiosity and that others are also part of it. Dr. Vivek U., consultant psychiatrist, Renai Medicity, said 63.6 per cent of students coming in for counselling for drug/alcohol abuse had started using it before 15 years.

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Addressing the growing health crisis of digital addiction in children and adolescents
6 days, 22 hours ago

Addressing the growing health crisis of digital addiction in children and adolescents

The Hindu  

Netflix’s latest drama “Adolescence” may have heightened concerns on the impact of screen addictions among the young. Identifying digital addiction in children “Overuse of digital devices can impact mental health, sleep, physical activity, academic performance, and social skills in children. It is important to watch for the following signs of digital addiction in children - irritability when devices are taken …

Hooked to the screen? 6 tips to overcome screen addiction in teens
1 month ago

Hooked to the screen? 6 tips to overcome screen addiction in teens

Hindustan Times  

Screens have become an inseparable part of our lives. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Urvashi Musale, child and teen behavioural expert and founder of ProParent shared that through mindful techniques, it is easy to cope with screen addiction in teens. “Effective coping mechanisms to combat screen addiction can include mindfulness practices, digital detox, and seeking support from mental health …

Screens and teens: Loneliness to obsessive thoughts, how screen addiction affects their mental health
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1 month ago

Screens and teens: Loneliness to obsessive thoughts, how screen addiction affects their mental health

Hindustan Times  

Screens have become an inseparable part of the lives of teenagers these days. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Urvashi Musale, child and teen behavioural expert, founder of ProParent said, “Screen addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive and compulsive use of digital devices, despite negative consequences. The many ill-effects of screen use on teen’s mental health: Escapism and …

Is your teen addicted to social media? Here’s what to do
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is your teen addicted to social media? Here’s what to do

The Independent  

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Safer Internet Day: Is my child addicted to social media?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Safer Internet Day: Is my child addicted to social media?

The Independent  

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Is social media addiction real? Study explores its effect on adolescents
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is social media addiction real? Study explores its effect on adolescents

Hindustan Times  

The age of 11 and 1 is a phase of transition when children are just about to step into teenage. According to a recent study led by Dr. Jason Nagata, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, social media addiction among children of this age is troublesome. Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and the lead author of the …

Technology, social media and stress: Doctor explains how they influence adolescent minds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Technology, social media and stress: Doctor explains how they influence adolescent minds

Hindustan Times  

Adolescents are exposed to technology and social media. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Madhukar Bhardwaj, Director & HOD Neurology, Aakash Healthcare said, “Adolescents are often early and savvy users, and fast innovators of technology use. This may create new vulnerabilities, but also creates new positives, particularly the use of technology to promote healthy learning and development.” Overuse of …

How to help your teenager tackle smartphone addiction – as study links it to higher rates of anxiety
8 months ago

How to help your teenager tackle smartphone addiction – as study links it to higher rates of anxiety

The Independent  

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Hooked to the internet? Here’s how it’s harmful for teen brains
9 months ago

Hooked to the internet? Here’s how it’s harmful for teen brains

Hindustan Times  

The internet has been both a boon and a bane. Scientists at UCLA studied the way internet addiction can extensively change young brains – especially of people within the age of 10 to 19 years. Effects on brain function: Internet addiction can significantly impact active thinking and decision-making in young people. Effect on physical health: Internet addiction can make a …

Hooked to smartphones? What excessive internet usage does to teenage brains
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hooked to smartphones? What excessive internet usage does to teenage brains

Firstpost  

A study has found that excessive internet usage among adolescents affects regions of their brains which are responsible for controlling attention, intellectual ability, working memory, and physical coordination. This disruption affects networks involved in attention, memory, and behaviour.” The study revealed that teenagers addicted to the internet experience ‘significant’ changes in the parts of the brain involved in active thinking. …

Internet addiction could cause negative changes in teenagers’ brains – study
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Internet addiction could cause negative changes in teenagers’ brains – study

The Independent  

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People who are online more may struggle with relationships, brain study finds
9 months, 4 weeks ago

People who are online more may struggle with relationships, brain study finds

The Independent  

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Excessive screen time is harming teenagers’ social skills, warns US surgeon-general
1 year ago

Excessive screen time is harming teenagers’ social skills, warns US surgeon-general

The Independent  

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Half of British teens feel addicted to social media with girls the worst affected, research shows
1 year, 3 months ago

Half of British teens feel addicted to social media with girls the worst affected, research shows

Daily Mail  

Half of British teenagers fear they have become addicted to social media, worrying research has shown. It comes amid mounting calls for companies including Meta to be held to account over the impact of excessive social media use on the mental health of users. Andy Burrows, adviser to the Molly Rose Foundation, set up in memory of 14-year-old Molly Russell …

Parental behaviour closely associated with adolescents’ excessive Internet use, finds NIMHANS study
1 year, 7 months ago

Parental behaviour closely associated with adolescents’ excessive Internet use, finds NIMHANS study

The Hindu  

A new study by researchers from NIMHANS has revealed that parental behaviour is closely associated with adolescents’ excessive Internet use. Led by Bino Thomas, Associate Professor of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS, the study showed that decreased care and increased control from the mother, high autonomy from the father and increased rejection from both parents as risk factors associated with …

From social isolation to mood swings: Warning signs of digital addiction in teens
2 years, 2 months ago

From social isolation to mood swings: Warning signs of digital addiction in teens

Hindustan Times  

In today's world, digital devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. Digital addiction can lead to negative consequences such as social isolation, neglecting responsibilities, and physical health problems. Spending excessive amounts of time on digital devices: Teens with digital addictions may spend countless hours on their devices, whether it's for social media surfing, gaming, or watching movies. …

Kids as young as 9 hooked on social media, online gaming
2 years, 4 months ago

Kids as young as 9 hooked on social media, online gaming

India Today  

Over 40% of urban Indian parents admit their children between ages 9-17 are addicted to social media, videos and online gaming, reveals a survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform. A whopping 49% of them say their children between ages 9-13 are spending 3 hours or more each day on social media, videos and online games and 47% …

Research finds Facebook, Instagram addiction in adolescents associated with inequality
2 years, 6 months ago

Research finds Facebook, Instagram addiction in adolescents associated with inequality

India TV News  

According to research, adolescents from deprived backgrounds are more likely to report an addiction to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media. The authors say the results - based on more than 179,000 schoolchildren in 40 countries - suggest that new strategies are needed on social media use that reduce the impact of deprivation. These negative patterns include being unable …

Teen kills mum over game; psychologists say gaming addiction is at an alarming high
2 years, 9 months ago

Teen kills mum over game; psychologists say gaming addiction is at an alarming high

Hindustan Times  

The shocking incident of a 16-year-old from Lucknow who killed his mother for not letting him play PUBG has brought to light the addiction of online gaming. According to psychologists, there has been a considerable rise in incidents of gaming addiction among teens, particularly during and after the lockdown, as mobile phone usage has increased. Psychologist Neelam Mishra says, “We …

Students who spend three hours or more on the internet daily 25% more likely to think about suicide
3 years ago

Students who spend three hours or more on the internet daily 25% more likely to think about suicide

Daily Mail  

Students who spend more time on the internet are more likely to suffer mental health problems and suicidal ideation, a new study finds. Researchers found that students who used the internet for three or more hours per day were 25% more likely to suffer suicidal ideation, 17% more likely to report they were stressed and 10% more likely to feel …

Amid Covid pandemic, online gaming addiction among kids a concern, say experts
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid Covid pandemic, online gaming addiction among kids a concern, say experts

Hindustan Times  

On August 25, a 16-year-old from Andheri left his house after his father reprimanded him for having spent ₹10 lakh, in a month, from his mother’s bank account for making in-game purchases, while playing PUBG online. According to Childline and city psychologists, the age of students being reported with mild as well as severe screen or online gaming addiction has …

Being online can help teenagers cope with stress
3 years, 7 months ago

Being online can help teenagers cope with stress

Live Mint  

Let's be honest, a teenager today is spending more time online than ever before: taking classes on Zoom, trawling through social media, watching Youtube videos or Netflix or chatting with a friend in another country. According to the study, teenagers in low socioeconomic settings who spend a moderate amount of time online after a stressful experience deal with adversity far …

Loneliness Could Risk Up the Chances of Internet Addiction and it May Not Be a Good Thing: Study
4 years, 1 month ago

Loneliness Could Risk Up the Chances of Internet Addiction and it May Not Be a Good Thing: Study

News 18  

Loneliness has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents, who spend longer and longer periods of time online, says a new study. For the study, published in the journal Child Development, the team involved a total of 1,750 participants to investigate detrimental Internet use by adolescents. The risk of being drawn into problematic Internet use was at its highest among 16-year-old adolescents, …

The Social Media Generation: Behavioural Addiction in Children and Adolescents is a Real Concern
4 years, 3 months ago

The Social Media Generation: Behavioural Addiction in Children and Adolescents is a Real Concern

News 18  

Living in an age of constant technological advancements, especially in the field of computer science, has a lot of benefits. While the DSM-5 only recognizes gambling addiction, there are a lot of debates going on about the inclusion of other widespread forms of behavioural addiction, such as addiction to shopping, sexual intercourse, watching pornography, playing video games, scrolling social media …

Excessive hand-washing. Tech addiction. Behaviors once considered extreme are now crucial to protect us amid a dangerous pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Excessive hand-washing. Tech addiction. Behaviors once considered extreme are now crucial to protect us amid a dangerous pandemic

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. The repetitive, ritualistic thoughts, ideas and behaviors seen in clinical OCD are very time-consuming for people dealing with them, and they significantly interfere with several important areas of the person’s life, including work, school and social interactions. OCD triggers have become harder to avoid The same …

Spending time on phone not so bad for mental health
5 years, 7 months ago

Spending time on phone not so bad for mental health

India Today  

In contrast to generally held views about the negative impact of using smartphones, researchers have found that teenagers spending time on their phones and online is not that bad for mental health. "Contrary to the common belief that smartphones and social media are damaging adolescents' mental health, we don't see much support for the idea that time spent on phones …

Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox
5 years, 7 months ago

Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox

NPR  

Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Sullivan/NPR Michael Sullivan/NPR South Korea is one of the most wired countries in the world. "Korea has an environment that allows easy access to computer games and other activities online," says Sungwon Roh, a psychiatrist at Seoul's Hanyang University who studies Internet addiction. …

People visiting AIIMS facility for internet addiction doubled in last 2 years: Experts
6 years, 5 months ago

People visiting AIIMS facility for internet addiction doubled in last 2 years: Experts

India TV News  

AIIMS Behavioural Addiction Clinic has witnessed a sharp rise in number of patients with complaints of "internet addiction". "Number of people visiting the AIIMS Behavioural Addiction Clinic with complaints of internet addiction have doubled since the last two years," she said. Pratap Saran, Professor of Psychiatry at AIIMS, explained that internet addiction is often associated with "depression, mood disorders, anxiety …

HOW SEVERE IS SMARTPHONE ADDICTION?
6 years, 8 months ago

HOW SEVERE IS SMARTPHONE ADDICTION?

Daily Mail  

With the average age for a child to get their first phone now just 10, young people are becoming more and more reliant on their smartphones. Researchers from mobile connectivity firm iPass surveyed more than 1,700 people in the US and Europe about their connectivity habits, preferences and expectations. Nearly two thirds of people said they felt anxious when not …

Banning children from the internet is like ‘child abuse’, claims sociologist
6 years, 10 months ago

Banning children from the internet is like ‘child abuse’, claims sociologist

The Independent  

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Bullying, porn and gaming addiction: Survey of teen internet habits returns shocking results
6 years, 11 months ago

Bullying, porn and gaming addiction: Survey of teen internet habits returns shocking results

ABC  

A former Queensland teacher who is now an online child safety advocate says parents are unaware of about 80 per cent of what their teen engages in on the internet at home. Rachel Downie, the founder of anti-bullying website Stymie, surveyed more than 20,000 students over the last five years, asking "what's something you do on the internet at home …

When Teens Cyberbully Themselves
6 years, 11 months ago

When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

NPR  

When Teens Cyberbully Themselves Enlarge this image toggle caption Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images During the stressful teen years, most adolescents experience emotional highs and lows, but for more than 20 percent of teenagers, their worries and sad feelings turn into something more serious, like anxiety or depression. "She set up ghost accounts on Instagram and posted mean comments …

Research claims that excessive use of smartphone is bad for mental health
7 years, 10 months ago

Research claims that excessive use of smartphone is bad for mental health

Firstpost  

Excess use of smartphone and other devices may lead to attention, behaviour and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues, warns new research. “Also, on days at-risk adolescents use technology more, they experience more conduct problems and higher ADHD symptoms compared to days they use technology less,” said lead author of the study Madeleine George from …

Excessive use of smartphones and other devices may lead to behavioural problems in teens
7 years, 10 months ago

Excessive use of smartphones and other devices may lead to behavioural problems in teens

Firstpost  

Excess use of smartphone and other devices may lead to attention, behaviour and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues, warns new research. New York: Excess use of smartphone and other devices may lead to attention, behaviour and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues, warns new research. “Also, on days at-risk …

Social media addiction is real, powerful and worse than alcohol, but you can fight it with the right tools
7 years, 11 months ago

Social media addiction is real, powerful and worse than alcohol, but you can fight it with the right tools

Firstpost  

Did you know that there’s a drug out there that leaves you emotionally dependent on its presence, cranky in its absence and that anyone can partake of it? The BBC quotes Nathan Driskell, a therapist who treats social media addicts, as saying, “It’s worse than alcohol or drug abuse because it’s much more engaging and there’s no stigma behind it.” …

Socially active? This is what social media addiction does to your brain
8 years, 10 months ago

Socially active? This is what social media addiction does to your brain

India TV News  

New Delhi: Social media addiction has become a rage among teenage users and staying online 24x7 has almost become a norm. The team found that the number of likes a photo had already received greatly influenced the teens’ decision as to whether to like the photo themselves, “We showed the exact same photo with a lot of likes to half …

Internet addiction, school burnout intertwined: Study
8 years, 10 months ago

Internet addiction, school burnout intertwined: Study

Firstpost  

Excessive internet use is likely to contribute to the development of school burnout, which may, in turn, increase digital addiction in adolescents, new research reveals. The findings showed that as a result of school burnout, adolescents’ excessive internet use could ultimately lead them to depression. Promoting more activity in school, building up students’ motivation to learn can prevent school burnout …

Internet addiction: the next mental illness? (Opinion)
9 years, 8 months ago

Internet addiction: the next mental illness? (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, school consultant and author of “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are hers. Story highlights In the United States, 16% of 18- to 25-year-olds compulsively use the Internet Steiner-Adair: We need to start taking steps now to …

Internet addiction affects 6% of world population
10 years, 3 months ago

Internet addiction affects 6% of world population

The Hindu  

A study has revealed that 6 per cent of people are suffering from internet addiction worldwide, hampering their health and interpersonal relationships. Researchers from University of Hong Kong presented 164 internet addiction prevalence figures, with an overall global prevalence estimate of 6 per cent. The authors described factors associated with higher Internet addiction prevalence and how it relates to individuals’ …

Research Links Addictive Social Media Behavior With Substance Abuse
10 years, 3 months ago

Research Links Addictive Social Media Behavior With Substance Abuse

Huff Post  

Plenty of research has demonstrated that the addictive quality of social media is very real. The researchers surveyed 253 undergraduate students, asking questions about their social media use, Internet addiction, emotion regulation and alcohol use. They found that roughly 10 percent of users experience "disordered social media use," meaning that they exhibit addictive behaviors in the way they use platforms …

Selfies turning into dangerous addiction among teenagers?
10 years, 10 months ago

Selfies turning into dangerous addiction among teenagers?

India TV News  

New York: Are selfies turning into an obsession too dangerous for teenagers to cope with? If we believe experts, adding social media to the already prevalent peer pressure is only increasing the pressure further up. The use of social media can be a great way for teenagers to relate to their peers and to express themselves but “excessive internet use …

Regular internet users can exhibit symptoms usually seen in DRUG ADDICTS
11 years, 3 months ago

Regular internet users can exhibit symptoms usually seen in DRUG ADDICTS

Daily Mail  

Are you hooked on the internet? Regular surfers can exhibit symptoms usually seen in DRUG ADDICTS Students who used the internet primarily for social networking and emails were the least addicted to it, while gamers were more hooked Study found gaming is associated with introversion, loss of control and craving, while chatting and downloading files also suggests introversion Researchers have …

Logging out of an Internet addiction[1]
11 years, 3 months ago

Logging out of an Internet addiction[1]

China Daily  

Logging out of an Internet addiction Updated: 2013-12-13 08:06 By Yang Yang Educators use music to help children kick their addiction to the Internet at Beijing Qide Education Center. This time around, they went to the Medical Addiction Division of the General Hospital of Beijing Military Region, which houses a center for Internet Addiction Disorders, known to experts as IAD. …

Logging out of an Internet addiction[1]
11 years, 3 months ago

Logging out of an Internet addiction[1]

China Daily  

Logging out of an Internet addiction Updated: 2013-12-13 08:06 By Yang Yang Educators use music to help children kick their addiction to the Internet at Beijing Qide Education Center. This time around, they went to the Medical Addiction Division of the General Hospital of Beijing Military Region, which houses a center for Internet Addiction Disorders, known to experts as IAD. …

Internet Risky for Self-Harming Teens, Study Finds
11 years, 5 months ago

Internet Risky for Self-Harming Teens, Study Finds

ABC News  

By Felecia Singh-Sumner, D.O. Rebecca Sedwick Suicide Part of 'Cool to Be Cruel' Cyber Culture Montgomery and his team examined 14 studies that looked at young people's use of Internet "forums" - in other words, virtual meeting places - as well as risk of self-harm, suicide, cyberbullying and depression. "There are sites such as online support groups that we would …

Are YOU addicted to the internet? Doctors draw up list of symptoms including 'mood changes and a poor social life'
11 years, 9 months ago

Are YOU addicted to the internet? Doctors draw up list of symptoms including 'mood changes and a poor social life'

Daily Mail  

Are YOU addicted to the internet? Doctors draw up list of symptoms including 'mood changes and a poor social life' Up to 38 per cent of people are addicted to the internet, say the researchers Symptoms include changes in mood, preoccupation, inability to control the amount of time you spend on the internet, and diminishing social life Internet addiction more …

Parents should watch for signs of kids’ internet addiction
13 years, 5 months ago

Parents should watch for signs of kids’ internet addiction

The Hindu  

To recognize warning signs of a child’s internet addiction, parents must keep a watchful eye on his or her online activities as soon and as persistently as possible. “Parents should make sure their child doesn’t become withdrawn and isolated,” Woelfling said in an interview with dpa. “Basically they’re never lonely and always find an open ear.” Woelfling said that internet …

‘Excessive Internet browsing could cause depression’
14 years, 6 months ago

‘Excessive Internet browsing could cause depression’

The Hindu  

Excessive Internet browsing can lead to negative outcomes like social isolation, depression, insomnia and obesity, especially among teenagers, a study by industry chamber Assocham has said. “A large number of children and adolescents have access to Internet and are getting exposed to the online world at a very early age,” Assocham secretary-general D S Rawat said in a statement. “Boys …

Net-addicted teens face double depression risk
14 years, 7 months ago

Net-addicted teens face double depression risk

The Hindu  

Teenagers who are addicted to the Internet are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression. Previous research has been unable to work out whether spending hours online was a trigger for depression or merely an activity that depressed people turn to, says a Daily Mail report. The study assessed 1,000 teenagers in China with an average age of …

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