Internet addiction leading to depression: AIIMS Doctors
Advertisement
"Adolescents do not accept that they have internet addiction and require several psycho-educative sessions. They are motivated to take treatment through various techniques" -Rachna Bhargava, clinical psychologist at AIIMS
New Delhi: The number of people visiting the AIIMS Behavioural Addiction Clinic with complaints of "internet addiction" has almost doubled since the launch of the facility two years ago.
Experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Tuesday said increasing number of youth, mostly school and college students, were developing "severe behavioural and psychiatric problems" due to internet addiction. An internet addiction is uncontrolled use of internet for gaming, gambling or pornography to the extent that a person stops carrying out his or her routine activities.
"Many of the issues of problematic internet use is due to lack of parental monitoring and inconsistencies in discipline. Parents should therefore supervise the activities of the adolescents and also introduce other pleasurable activities.
New Delhi: The number of people visiting the AIIMS Behavioural Addiction Clinic with complaints of "internet addiction" has almost doubled since the launch of the facility two years ago.
Experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Tuesday said increasing number of youth, mostly school and college students, were developing "severe behavioural and psychiatric problems" due to internet addiction. An internet addiction is uncontrolled use of internet for gaming, gambling or pornography to the extent that a person stops carrying out his or her routine activities.
"Many of the issues of problematic internet use is due to lack of parental monitoring and inconsistencies in discipline. Parents should therefore supervise the activities of the adolescents and also introduce other pleasurable activities.
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.