After a series of deaths due to PUBG and Tik Tok in India, psychiatrists have warned about the harmful effects of digital addiction, which could be as dangerous as drug addiction. In addition, the psychiatrists also outlined the practical ways to fight the urge to use gadgets among children and adults.
This warning came in news after a 24-year-old mother committed suicide in Tamil Nadu last week, after she was prevented from using TikTok. A few days ago, a 16-year-old student from Madhya Pradesh was reported dead after suffering a major cardiac arrest which was a result of his unstoppable PUBG addiction.
Talking to IANS, several psychiatrists have listed out different ways to cope the digital addiction which can also prove to be harmful to children as well as adults.
1. The director of Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis Healthcare, Samir Parikh believes that maintaining a balance between work, life indoor, outdoor recreation and social engagements can help to cope up with digital addiction.
2. He also believes that one must ensure getting proper sleep to get rid of digital addiction, as this might force people to take care of their bodies.
3. In addition, Parikh also recommended that adults should undergo four hours of digital detox every week when they do not use their phone or any gadget.
4. He also suggests that parents should be alarmed when they notice that a child’s ability to live life normally has got affected and they lash out badly when digital access is denied. Parents should engage their children to get off the digital world and enjoy some time being social with people.
5. Engaging in sports or meetings with friends and family can be a good way to stay away from phones. In addition, reading might also help to combat boredom if indoors.
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