Nandani Sarin
Mobile addiction can have negative effects on the brain. This includes lack of concentration, memory loss, and sleep problems
Lack of concentration
Distractions due to constant notifications and social media, difficulty in concentrating on any one task
Sleeping problems
Using mobile till late night causes sleep disruption, insomnia and deterioration in sleep quality
Negative effects on mental health
Mobile addiction can also increase mental health problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression
Social relations
Decrease in real-life relationships, as people spend more time on social media
Impact on physical health
Burning sensation in the eyes, headache, and lack of physical activities, all these make our physical health more imbalanced
Brain rot
In some research, excessive smartphone use has been linked to "brain rot," which means a decline in thinking and problem-solving abilities