Effect of Video Game Addiction
Mr. B and his wife came along with his son Mr. R, aged 14yrs, a student of 11th std with the chief complaints that their son had been playing video games on the mobile phone and getting adamant, irritated, tensed,
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Dating app addiction induces techie to seek help from NIMHANS
People often use apps as coping mechanism to deal with boredom or seek thrill which eventually becomes a recurrent activity with loss of control over lifestyle and disturbance at work, in accord with this a case was witnessed in which
Health
Social Media Addiction: The silent epidemic conquering the world
The common scene everyone witnesses while they are in a public place, travelling, at social gatherings and even in closed door meetings everyone around us is glued to their mobile smart phones. You can witness this everywhere, even in your
Health
Secrets of Addiction
In August 2014 I conducted a seminar on Alcohol and Drug Addiction in Govt. Sec. School in Punjab. It was a good seminar because the students of the school actively participated in the seminar. In a seminar, one of the
Research
Genetic Insights Into Cannabis Use and Associated Health Risks
A study was conducted by the University of California, San Diego, of Medicine over 130,000 participants. In collaboration with the genetic testing company 23 and Me. It reveals genes linked to cannabis use and mental health issues. Two key genes,
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Technology
Small Joys, Big Shadows: How Instagram Rewired Our Sense of Success
Over the last ten years, Instagram has gone from being a simple photo-sharing application to a significant cultural platform where people flaunt their lifestyles, accomplishments, and identities. Rather than serving as a platform of everyday connection, Instagram now functions as
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Life Style
How iPhone Became a Symbol of Social Identity and Mental Status
A few years ago, the ultimate status symbol was to have a Rolex watch, a nice car, or simply being able to pronounce the word “quinoa” out loud without shuddering. Owning an iPhone isn’t just about having a phone. It
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Self Help
The Neuroscience of Smartphone Withdrawal: Why Your Brain Craves the Screen
“ I couldn’t sleep. My hand continuously kept reaching for the screen, even though I had no signal. It felt like my brain was craving a ping.” That was the common reaction while someone was trying to take a short break
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Social Media’s Role in Redefining Personal and Societal Values
Social networking sites have a profound impact on society today, directly remodelling individual and societal value systems with the help of intricate psychological processes and continuous online exposure. The remodelling is undertaken at levels of personal morality, identity, social interaction and
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The Hidden Cost of Status: How Social Media Drives Overspending and Anxiety
The relentless pursuit of image—luxury cars, designer labels, curated social media lives—often hides a cost of psychological and financial stress. So many forego savings and stability to show success, motivated by social comparison and the narrative that the wealthy are