DOCTORS WARN ON THE DANGERS OF CONSTANT SCREEN TIME

DIGITAL BREAK IS NECESSARY, SAYS DOCTORS AS POPCORN BRAIN SYNDROME IS ON RISE

- HEMA SINGULURI

In a world where swipe and scroll has become the new addiction, new syndrome seems to be on rise caused by excess screen time. Doctors across Hyderabad warn on the Popcorn Brain Syndrome, a growing mental health danger, especially among youngsters.

Experts say this mental state is increasingly affects teens and adults and should not be ignored. The term was originally coined by computer scientist David M. Levy of University of Washington, describing “being so hooked on electronic multitasking that the slower-paced life offline holds no interest.” And as life moves more online through social media, gaming, and constant multitasking, doctors say that the signs are now more visible among teens than ever before.

No rest to brain