SINGAPORE: In Lion City, children and teenagers are becoming more deeply immersed in their digital worlds, with smartphones and gadgets now a constant presence in their lives.
However, this growing dependence on technology is raising alarm bells among mental health professionals, who warn of an alarming rise in digital addiction and its associated behavioural problems., experts from Touch Community Services, a counselling organization, report a significant spike in cases of youth struggling with excessive use of digital devices.
Dr Melvyn Zhang, a consultant at the Institute of Mental Health , cautions that the pervasive nature of technology in daily life is exacerbating concerns about its effects on mental health. One study also highlights the growing issue of cyberbullying, with more than one in four young people reporting excessive use of social media, particularly platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which can lead to negative mental health outcomes.
However, after posting an opinion critical of a controversial idol, she was flooded with hateful messages, triggering a downward spiral in her mental health. “While many parents give their children devices to stay connected, they also inadvertently expose them to risks such as online bullying,Man says his parents weaponize filial piety through guilt manipulation & emotional blackmail to dissuade him, asks for advice
Since its launch, more than 3,000 families have participated, and the initiative is on track to reach over 10,000 families in the next two years.
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