Title: What is Screen Dependency Disorder - SDD
1Screen Dependency Disorder
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2What is Screen Dependency Disorder
(SDD)? Routine exposure to screen like
smartphone, tabs, or laptops for extended time
during critical stages of neural development can
result in structural and functional damage to a
childs brain. These unusual and unproductive
developments and conditions are called SDD.
3Screen Dependency Disorder (SDD) in Children
4Kids addicted to screen exhibit dependent and
problematic behavior
SYMPTOMS
- Anxiety and irritation when removed from screen
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Loss of interest in outside activities
- Aggressiveness and Dishonesty
- Feeling of guilt
5Screen-Related ADDICTIVE Behavior
6Physical Damage
- Behavioral disorders
- Sleep problems/insomnia
- Eyesight problems Headaches
- Poor nutrition
- Weight gain or loss
Mental Damage
- Slow cognitive growth
- Anxiety Loneliness
- Extreme mood swings
- Abnormal brain anatomical structure / Brain
shrinkage
Routine exposure to screen activities stunt
neural development altering gene expression and
results in structural, synaptic and functional
changes in developing brain
7How much screen time is good?
- BELOW 18 MONTHS OF AGE
- No screen time at all
- BETWEEN 2 TO 5 YEARS
- Not more than 1 hour
- 6 YEARS AND ABOVE
- Keep a watch dont allow at time of studies,
play, or household engagement
8How to Prevent Screen Dependency Disorder?
9Lead By Example
So, dont stuck to your phone or computer day
long!
Because kids learn social cues from their
parents.
10- Encourage them to spend time outdoors
- Play with colours and paint
- Involve them with constructive games like Lego
and building blocks - Read books, tell them stories let their
imaginations fly wild - If needed, use devices as motivators and not bribe
11What to do in case of severe SDD?
12In case of severe SDD
Take the help of experts to learn the ways to
engage kids with SDD. Consult a Child
Psychiatrist or Neurologist for therapy session.
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