Abstract

DIGITAL ADDICTION IN PAEDIATRIC POPULATION: AYURVEDIC APPROACH TOWARDS MANAGEMENT

*Dr. Nidhi Tilwankar and Dr. Kiran Khandelwal

Abstract

Digital addiction has become an increasing concern amongst all, especially children and adolescents manifesting an unhealthy dependence on smartphones, video games, and other online media. This addiction significantly affect physical health, emotional stability, and social development in children. Although there are some modern, also the conventional approaches to manage digital addiction such as app restriction, Ayurveda offers a holistic framework that can be effectively applied to pediatric care as well help in physical and mental care of children. This review explores the types, signs, and effects of digital addiction in children and outlines Ayurvedic treatment approaches, modern management strategies, and integrative solutions for addressing this challenge.

Keywords: Digital Addiction, Paediatric Population, Ayurvedic Treatment, Screen Time Management, Holistic Health.