Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Journey from the virtual life to the real world may need just one halt – the rehab!

Tech addiction might lead to an increase in agitation, hyper-arousal, inability to concentrate and ultimately depression. In order to counter such technology addiction amongst adolescents or ‘screenagers’, Capio Nightingale Hospital (pioneers of tech rehab) has developed a tri-partite programme, which can be tailored to meet the patient’s needs. From intensive in-patient care to day-care, group and individual therapy, the programme is designed to increase off-screen social activities and developing strategies to cope with online problems, especially issues pertaining to cyber-bullying. “Young people are preoccupied with social media and online celebrity status, which is like an ‘Internet X Factor’. They want to be a part of this world and have other people following them and what they do,” comments Dr. Richard Graham, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Capio Nightingale Hospital.

It is important to maintain a balance in our lives, but if such addictions get out of hand, one could land in rehabs. Addictions good, bad or ugly, only spell misery for the person concerned and for others around him. So ensure you control your gadgets and never vice versa !


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