Increasing Screen Addiction Ruining Mental Health

Punjabi University is proud to have four of its scientists recognized among the nation’s 15 best scientists. The university recently presented a study examining the persistent screen time habits of young people and their mental health impacts. The university selected 668 young people from colleges and universities across Punjab. The study was conducted by Dr. Amrit Kaur Hans, a research psychology researcher, and Professor Harpreet Kaur, the director. The participants were between the ages of 18 and 25. Initially, the study’s universe was set at 1,170, but 668 young people met the criteria and were analyzed. The conclusion is that the increasing addiction to watching mobile phones or desktops is affecting the sleep and mental health of young people. Lying in bed and watching mobile phones affects their sleep and their mental health deteriorates. They lose control over their behavior. This is called binge watching. Individually, it provides happiness and entertainment, but when it becomes excessive and uncontrolled, it harms mental health. One loses self-control to sleep on time, and physical health also begins to deteriorate. The great thing is that they don’t even realize the harm caused by all this happening, the digital habits they’ve developed. Our young people are becoming disconnected from real human connections, becoming trapped in a well of isolation, and seeking connection and connection in the virtual world. Sooner or later, their mental well-being begins to suffer. Research scientists have suggested maintaining balance, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and increasing social contact as solutions. If young people adopt these methods, their health will improve in this digital age. Dr. Jagdeep Singh, Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, congratulated both researchers and reiterated that excessive media use in this digital age alters the psychosocial factors of young people and has a profound impact on their health and behavior.