social media and mental health

As screen addiction enters India’s public spotlight, child psychologist Lavina Nanda urges parents to look beyond screen-time hours and focus on a child’s daily functioning. From sleep and play to emotional regulation and meltdowns, she explains what real dependence looks like — and how families can rebuild healthier routines without blame.

No reels, no chaos, no idea what to do with my hands - From phantom scrolling to alphabetising spices, here's what unfolded when I logged out of social media for a full day.