Reels, Shorts Addiction: Economic Survey Reveals Youth Mental Health Crisis
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News18•30-01-2026, 08:08
Reels, Shorts Addiction: Economic Survey Reveals Youth Mental Health Crisis
- •The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights that addiction to video reels and shorts is severely impacting young people's mental health.
- •Social media overuse is linked to increased anxiety, stress, depression, and low self-esteem among youth aged 15-24.
- •The survey identifies digital addiction as a growing public health concern, affecting not only youth but also elders.
- •Beyond social media, gaming, online gambling, and continuous video streaming are also contributing to mental health issues like sleep disturbances, aggression, and financial stress.
- •The survey emphasizes the importance of offline social connections for better mental health and warns about rising obesity and poor lifestyle choices.
Why It Matters: Digital addiction, particularly to social media, is a major public health crisis impacting mental health across age groups.
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