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"Are you also one of those who enjoys scrolling on your mobile phone endlessly and then realizes that an hour or more has passed? If the answer is “Yes”, this article is for you. Study1 suggests 34% of Indian adolescents (approximately one in three) may experience smartphone addiction. Smartphones have become a number-one priority for many people nowadays. People are increasingly dependent on smartphones and the internet for many of their daily needs. While digitalization has certainly increased the ease and comfort of human life, constant usage of mobile and social media has been associated with psychiatric, cognitive, emotional, medical, and brain-related changes. As digital technology becomes an increasingly important part of our daily life, maintaining a healthy balance between online and offline activities has become more important than ever. This has led to the need for a "Digital Detox." However, digital devices themselves are not harmful. They play an essential role in education, work, healthcare, communication, and everyday life. The goal of a digital detox is not to avoid technology completely but to develop healthier and more mindful digital habits. Oxford Dictionary defines Digital Detox as a period of time when a person does not use digital devices such as smartphones or computers, especially in order to reduce stress and relax. Digital detox strategies include reducing or temporarily stopping the use of mobile phones, social media platforms, and other digital gadgets to prevent addiction and reduce the negative effects related to their excessive use..." Link in Comment Section to read the full story [ Digital Detox, What is Digital detox, is digital detox necessary ] #mentalhealthmatters #digitaldetox #healthawareness #healthinfo