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What Is Smartphone Withdrawal? Signs Your Mind May Be Too Attached To Your Phone
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Smartphone withdrawal refers to the emotional and psychological discomfort some people experience when they are unable to use their phones or suddenly reduce screen time.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Joanne Orlando
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
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www.ndtv.com
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Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
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www.ndtv.com
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This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Rolls Out Draft Policy To Curb Student Screen Addiction And Boost Digital Well-Being
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Education | Reported by Reethu Rajpurohit
Karnataka government drafts policy to promote responsible digital use among students to combat screen addiction and improve mental health.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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62% Parents Say Smartphones Keep Teens Awake Past 11PM In India: Survey
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The findings reveal that late-night smartphone use is significantly disrupting teenagers' sleep patterns across urban India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Addicted To Your Phone? These 60-Second Micro-Rituals Can Help Stop Endless Scrolling
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
The expert suggests putting your phone down for just 60 seconds and doing a different task to give your brain quick relief.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
- Saturday February 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Red Flags To Recovery, Doctors Guide Parents On Gaming Addiction After Ghaziabad Teen Suicide Case
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Online gaming addiction, clinically known as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), is defined by a pattern of persistent gaming that takes precedence over daily activities despite negative consequences.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ghaziabad Teen Suicide Case: Gaming Addiction Can Push Vulnerable Teens To Crisis, Warns Doctor
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami, Varsha Vats
Following the tragic triple suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad allegedly linked to online gaming, experts warn that gaming addiction and compulsive screen use can increase emotional distress and risks of self-harm in teens, underscoring the need f
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www.ndtv.com
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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Smartphone Withdrawal? Signs Your Mind May Be Too Attached To Your Phone
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Smartphone withdrawal refers to the emotional and psychological discomfort some people experience when they are unable to use their phones or suddenly reduce screen time.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Is A Digital Detox And Will It Make You Healthier?
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Joanne Orlando
The term "digital detox" stems from detoxification, the process of safely getting a person off an addictive substance such as alcohol or drugs. This is usually done with support from a health-care professional.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Increased Screen Time Among Children Leading To Reduced Attention Spans, Disturbed Sleep: Study
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
While 60% of them reported having trouble focusing while studying, 48% exhibited irritability and aggressive behaviour, and 41% suffered from sleep-related issues due to late-night mobile usage.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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www.ndtv.com
-
Karnataka Rolls Out Draft Policy To Curb Student Screen Addiction And Boost Digital Well-Being
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Education | Reported by Reethu Rajpurohit
Karnataka government drafts policy to promote responsible digital use among students to combat screen addiction and improve mental health.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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62% Parents Say Smartphones Keep Teens Awake Past 11PM In India: Survey
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The findings reveal that late-night smartphone use is significantly disrupting teenagers' sleep patterns across urban India.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Addicted To Your Phone? These 60-Second Micro-Rituals Can Help Stop Endless Scrolling
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
The expert suggests putting your phone down for just 60 seconds and doing a different task to give your brain quick relief.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
- Saturday February 14, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Red Flags To Recovery, Doctors Guide Parents On Gaming Addiction After Ghaziabad Teen Suicide Case
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Online gaming addiction, clinically known as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), is defined by a pattern of persistent gaming that takes precedence over daily activities despite negative consequences.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ghaziabad Teen Suicide Case: Gaming Addiction Can Push Vulnerable Teens To Crisis, Warns Doctor
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami, Varsha Vats
Following the tragic triple suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad allegedly linked to online gaming, experts warn that gaming addiction and compulsive screen use can increase emotional distress and risks of self-harm in teens, underscoring the need f
-
www.ndtv.com
-
4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
-
www.ndtv.com