On the occasion of youth day – दिल की कलम से
Turning Concern into Awareness: My Passion for Digital De-addiction 📱🧠
As a psychiatrist, I meet teenagers and families every day who are silently struggling with excessive internet and digital media use. What may begin as entertainment or connection can gradually turn into dependence—affecting relationships, academics, careers, physical health, mental well-being and, most importantly, the emotional fabric of a family.
Today, digital overuse is no longer just a teenage problem—it is a global concern. Online friends can sometimes become more important than family, screen time can replace real-life interactions, and excessive use of mobile phones, laptops and other gadgets can affect our eyes, sleep, physical health, social life and overall quality of living.
Over the years, I have developed a deep passion for creating awareness about Internet Overuse, Digital Addiction and Digital Detoxification. I truly believe that prevention begins with awareness, and every conversation can make a difference.
I was therefore delighted to receive the opportunity to deliver a lecture on this subject for Bharatiya Sanskriti Sanvardhak Sanstha and Hindu service Seva Foundation.
🙏 Heartfelt gratitude to Sandeep Sarda Sir and the entire team for giving me this wonderful opportunity to speak on a subject that is so close to my heart.
What made the occasion even more special was the opportunity to meet such inspiring and wonderful people. Meeting Mrs. Sumedha Madam, fondly known as an “Oxygen Female,” and several remarkable individuals with direct family connections to our freedom fighters was truly inspiring. Being invited to such a graceful platform, surrounded by people whose lives are deeply rooted in service, राष्ट्रभक्ति and our cultural values, was both an honour and a deeply humbling experience. I walked away not just with gratitude, but with renewed inspiration to continue spreading awareness about responsible digital use and the importance of reconnecting with real life. 🌱 Because sometimes, the most important connection we need to restore is not our internet connection—but our human connection. ❤️ Say yes to technology, but never at the cost of life, relationships and mental well-being.
