THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The number of children seeking help from psychologists due to cognitive difficulties caused by excessive use of visual media is increasing. The consequences of this are sleep deprivation, behavioural problems, learning disabilities, and violent behaviours. Between twenty and thirty children are seeking treatment a week at the Psychiatry OP of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College due to such problems. The National Economic Survey has also expressed concern about this. Experts say that digital addiction among children has increased after COVID-19.

Excessive screen time

• Children reach a point where they do not need friends to be happy in life. This isolates them from society.

• Late-night screen time causes sleep deprivation, memory loss, attention deficit, and emotiona

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