Introduction -
According to a study published in Journal of the International Child Neurology
Association (JICNA) in 2017, Screen Dependency Disorders have become new
challenge for child neurology. The World Health Organization also included
‘Gaming Disorder’ as a mental health conditions.
Use of
Technology- Due to increased use of
Mobiles, Internet, Television, Gaming and Social networking sites access to
technology has increased. Children, adolescents, and adult everyone is affected
with the technology. The concern is that people are unaware and do not look for
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What can be
consequences?- Technology has entered
into every aspect of human life and there some disorders like SDD or Screen
Dependency Disorder, IAD or Internet
Addiction Disorder, Gaming disorders are on rise.
How does it
impact on brain?-
Due to these disorders there can be various neuro-genetic issues, abnormal
neural tissues and Neural functions.
How does it
impact upon the health?- Routine gets impacted which disturbs
the rythemic clock of body and people can have sleep disorders, hampered diet
routine, over weight, weightloss and many other disturbing things can happen.
What can be psychological
impact?- Psychologically social
interaction is important which is impacted due to too much gaming and it has
negative impacts upon mental health. The grey matter and white matter starts
reducing in brain.
This can have a brain
damage possibility as well.
How to
prevent it?
It is vital for young
parents to be aware of such scenarios and they should be innovative in
diverting children’s attention from phone.
Healthy outdoor plays
should be encouraged on regular basis.
Institutions like SHUT
( Services for healthy Use of technology) cliniks should be accessible in
areas.
