Screens in our Daily Life
Screen has become and will remain an integral part of our lives for the foreseeable future. Over generations the size and form of the screen has changed (Black and White, Color, Mobile, Smart Phone, AR/VR to whatever the future has to offer). Distinction has to be made to use it correctly and in the right proportion, abandoning the screen completely will result in other mental challenges (per Psychiatrists).
What is Screen Addiction?
Screen addiction refers to excessive or compulsive use of digital devices—like smartphones, tablets, computers, or gaming consoles that interfere with daily life, relationships, health, and productivity. It is becoming one of the most silent yet serious challenges for children, teens, and adults alike.
Statistics of Screen Time Usage for Children in India
| Age Group | Average Screen Time | % Overusing Limits |
|---|---|---|
| <2 yrs | ~1.23 hours/day | Most exceed zero recommendation |
| 2–5 yrs | ~2.22 hours/day | ~60–70% exceed safe limits |
| 1–3 & 3–6 yrs | ~1.5 hours/day | ~45–54% exceed limits |
| Adolescents | 4–5 hours/day | >70% exceed healthy screen use |
Why It Matters?
- Mental Health: Increased risk of anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.
- Brain Development: Impaired attention span and emotional regulation in children.
- Social Isolation: Reduced face-to-face interactions.
- Physical Effects: Eye strain, posture issues, disrupted sleep, lack of physical exercise and endurance, digestive issues, etc.
Warning Signs
- Losing track of time while using screens.
- Anger or irritability when asked to stop.
- Skipping meals, homework, or reducing sleep for screen time.
- Feeling anxious or low without access to a device.
What We Promote
At ScreenDetox (a product of Anveshak), we empower families, schools, and workplaces to:
- One-stop mobile app to support you in your journey of parenting and healthy growth of children.
- Set healthy screen-time limits.
- Encourage digital detox routines.
- Promote outdoor and offline activities
(with access to resources from ScreenDetox like storytellers, children’s playground activities,
painting/drawing workshops, reading clubs, trekking clubs, etc. in your neighborhood). - Build awareness about screen addiction through workshops and resources
(before it escalates into a mental well-being issue).
Get Involved
- Download our free guide on building healthy screen habits. (Click Here)
- Schedule a school workshop or parent awareness session (Contact Us) to arrange a free workshop in your school/society.
- Take your Screen Time Self-Test. (Click Here)
- Explore ScreenDetox for managing screen use at home and school.
- Join our WhatsApp group for daily updates, or follow us on Instagram!
BEGIN THE JOURNEY TODAY
Do not let screens control your life. Let us build mindful tech habits together and encourage children to embrace outdoor activities and hobbies, just as we and generations before us grew up!
Explore ScreenDetox or contact us (WhatsApp) today, or follow us on Instagram!