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Mental Health Of Youth: After the suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad, the concern has again increased about how much the obsession with online trends and social media can influence people. After this incident, a debate has erupted on the internet whether online gaming and mobiles adversely affect children and youth? Also know which warning signs parents should not ignore.

Mobile is taking hold of children and youth

Today mobile phones have become an important part of our lives. Especially for the youth, it has become like having an extra part of the hand. But at the same time, a change is silently taking place in the minds of the youth, which is not always good. Mobile gaming, which was earlier just a way to spend time and have fun, is now gradually becoming a psychological mechanism that affects the mind and behavior. Mobile and online gaming is affecting children and youth mentally.

Mobile gaming creates these problems

feeling cut off from the world

Online games not only provide entertainment but also give a new identity to people. A teenager who is shy in real life can become a brave warrior in the game. The one who no one gives importance to in the society becomes the leader of the entire team or army in the virtual world. All this sounds good, but it also has a danger. Gradually the person starts getting cut off from the real world. Relationships with family and friends weaken and the relationships built within the game seem more important.

distraction

One of the least talked about side effects of mobile gaming is decreased ability to concentrate. Fast-paced games destroy the brain’s ability to think and understand.

Parents should also be careful

Due to online gaming and mobile addiction, youth and children become completely engrossed in that world. It also has many side effects. Maybe your once cheerful child now spends most of his time at home, or his sparkle just isn’t what it used to be. All these signs can leave you confused.

Don’t ignore these signs

If your child has these symptoms, parents should never ignore them.

• withdrawing from family or friends
• neglecting hygiene or cleanliness
• expressing a feeling of despair or worthlessness
• major changes in sleep or appetite
• decline in studies or disengagement from school
• talking casually or jokingly about death
• risky or self-injurious behavior