Blue Whale Challenge: Perplexing the teens’ minds
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Youth and Adolescent Health - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
With advent of progress in internet communication and online gaming, the use of internet has increased considerably amongst adolescents.1 The utilization has risen to such an extent that it has become pathological and ‘Internet Gaming Disorder’ has been included in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a condition meriting further research.2 Though there is ample evidence stating the psychological consequences of playing online games and getting ‘hooked to them’, taking one’s life or committing suicide presents the extreme behavior of an adolescent perplexed with the online challenge.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Tanu Anand
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP215968
- DOI 10.24321/2349.2880.201708
- Views 123
- Downloads 0
Acquaintance to Anti-smoking related Laws amongst College Students of a North Indian Medical University
Background: In submission to the increasing burden of tobacco use, an Act named Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA) has been made to regulate tobacco use. Despite various rules and regulations initiated...
Level of Understanding, Information Needs and Practices of Adolescent Girls about Selected Puberty Related Health and Nutrition Problems
Introduction: Adolescents comprise one-fifth of the Indian population.1 Adolescent girls represent one of the most vulnerable sections of the society. Their felt needs pertaining to routine health problems remain unaddre...
Kala-Azar Fortnightly Elimination Strategy for Young Population in Uttar Pradesh
Introduction: Kala-azar (KA), the most severe form of leishmaniasis, is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of infected female sandflies. It affects poor communities and causing significant health, social and eco...
Perception of Body Image to Fat Content in Adolescent Girls and Boys
Background: Adolescents are concerned about their physical appearance during socialization. Adolescents are more self-conscious in this age as puberty causesmany hormonal changestooccur. The aim of this study was to asse...
Knowledge and Attitude towards HIV/AIDS among Tribal Youth of Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
India is estimated to have third highest number of HIV infections in the world with more than 2.4 million HIV/ AIDS-infected people. Youths often face a significant barrier to get the HIV-related information, education a...