Problematic Smartphone Use as a Public Health Concern: Awareness and Intervention Strategies

सार

Problematic smartphone use is an emerging phenomenon due to the excessive use of smartphone in an unproductive or even in harmful ways. This phenomenon is associated with a range of adverse psychological, physical, social, cognitive, and academic consequences. This paper examines the risks factor of PSU and its effect on individual health. It highlights that PSU's impact extends beyond mere distraction, leading to a cascade of cognitive erosion that profoundly hinders day-to-day life. Furthermore, this study proposes awareness, educational interventions, fostering mindful technology use, enhancing digital literacy, and cultivating the healthy habits of smartphone use and overall well-being in a digitally saturated world.