Today we live in a world of technology, phone being the in hand gadget out of all.
But the concern is, is this easy connectivity a real boon or bane? The more it
gives you easy access, more it becomes additive. One such addiction is about phone.
Connectivity is sure a boon and is going to guide us to a better future. But this
mind state of constant awareness of your own alternate virtual existence takes a
toll on you.
Importance of Balance -
Balance brings us profit and progress that is essential, but the question is – at what cost?
Are we putting our mental health at stake for this progress?
Just trying to establish the fact about what is going on around you which you need to be
mindful about. Anxiety can be seen significantly rising for a reason in today’s generation.
This difficulty can only be solved by bringing in a balance between our real and virtual lives.
What is Addiction -
Addiction is following a habit. Habits are formed and can be broken at the same time.
But to do so one needs to understand what will be the repercussions of a habit they follow,
about the consequences of their addiction. Only then it can be broken.No doubt that this
digital world has its bright side where it enables the coming generations to stay aware of
the global affairs at an early age.
Solution To This -
Analyse yourself, see if you constantly feel like pressing that power key and scrolling the
social media for hours. This is going to reflect on your energy levels and your happiness.
Anyone and everyone can overcome this. All you need is strong determination and solid
willpower.
Do you know about these De-addiction Centers?
Mobile addiction is a common addiction especially in children and youngsters. It has adverse
effects which need to be overcomes timely and aptly. To do so, there are 3 de-addiction centers
catering to children as well as young adults in India.A virtual break will give you time to
pursue other activities and realize that there is a beautiful life beyond this digital world.
One such de-addiction center is at Bangalore and created by Dr Manoj Sharma ,
Professor of Clinical Psychology and coordinator at Service for Healthy Use of Technology
(SHUT). This was established as a part of the Nimhans (National Institute of Mental Health
and Neuro Sciences) in April 2014 and today 3 such de-addiction centers are catering to
children as well as young adults in India.
Locations -
1. Bangalore
2. Hermitage at Amritsar and
3. Center for Children in Internet and Technology Distress, Delhi.
Read more about
addictions and solutions to it in this blog by a student from AISSMS College of Pharmacy
– Ashwini Deokar.
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