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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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Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Weeklong Social Media Cutback Linked To Better Mental Health, Study Finds
- Saturday November 29, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of 295 young adults found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day for one week resulted in lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Teens Turning To AI For Friendship But Experts Warn Of Mental Health Risk
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- Feature | Associated Press
The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister's birthday party.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time.
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www.ndtv.com
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
- Monday December 30, 2024
- World News | Written by Sanstuti Nath
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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www.ndtv.com
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Social Media Has Direct Impact On Mental Health: US Surgeon General To NDTV
- Wednesday October 9, 2024
- World News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
There is a direct connection between social media use and mental health, especially among teenagers, the US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy told NDTV today.
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www.ndtv.com
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Canada Man Sues YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Reddit For Being Too Addictive
- Sunday August 11, 2024
- World News | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
The 24-year-old said that he began using social media in 2015 and experienced several problems with productivity and body image.
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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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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www.ndtv.com
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Weeklong Social Media Cutback Linked To Better Mental Health, Study Finds
- Saturday November 29, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of 295 young adults found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day for one week resulted in lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Teens Turning To AI For Friendship But Experts Warn Of Mental Health Risk
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- Feature | Associated Press
The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister's birthday party.
-
www.ndtv.com
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What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
- Monday June 9, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time.
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www.ndtv.com
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
- Monday December 30, 2024
- World News | Written by Sanstuti Nath
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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www.ndtv.com
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Social Media Has Direct Impact On Mental Health: US Surgeon General To NDTV
- Wednesday October 9, 2024
- World News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
There is a direct connection between social media use and mental health, especially among teenagers, the US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy told NDTV today.
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www.ndtv.com
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Canada Man Sues YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Reddit For Being Too Addictive
- Sunday August 11, 2024
- World News | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
The 24-year-old said that he began using social media in 2015 and experienced several problems with productivity and body image.
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www.ndtv.com