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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
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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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
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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Obesity, Diabetes And Digital Addiction Rising In India: Economic Survey 2025-26 Healthcare Insights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising public health threats in India, from obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to digital addiction and mental health challenges among youth.
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Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
New research finds that most Instagram users who think they are "addicted" are actually just stuck in habitual scrolling, not showing clinical signs of dependency.
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New York City Sues Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat Over Teen Mental Health Crisis
New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media.
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No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
-
After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
-
Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
-
Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
-
4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
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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Obesity, Diabetes And Digital Addiction Rising In India: Economic Survey 2025-26 Healthcare Insights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising public health threats in India, from obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to digital addiction and mental health challenges among youth.
-
Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
New research finds that most Instagram users who think they are "addicted" are actually just stuck in habitual scrolling, not showing clinical signs of dependency.
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New York City Sues Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat Over Teen Mental Health Crisis
New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media.
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No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
