Psychiatrists and psychologists have higher incidence of mental illness in themselves!

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Psychiatrists and psychologists treat mental issues of their patients. But what about their own mental illnesses?  Psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally  Doctors   are in great stress during their training as well as career period. The workload, busy and fast life schedules, and higher expectations and competitiveness and the nature of the job itself leads to a sense of exhaustion, both physical and mental. There is a heavy burnout. Moreover, time for socialization is almost nil.  Hence, doctors are in grave risk of suffering from mental health illnesses. And in this, psychiatrists and psychologists have a higher risk and incidence of mental health issues.  It is a sad truth that psychiatrists and psychologists are more ill mentally than general public or other doctors. This has been known but not accepted and recognised sufficiently.  Also, read: Narcissist mothers are non-loving and jealous of their daughters  Studies have revealed that psychiatrists and psychologists
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Mobile gadgets and its ill consequences

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 People were hooked onto mobile phones and corona virus has worsened the situation. Travel restrictions and lockdown forced more people to get online and hence overuse their mobile phones. Phonesand surfing has become a demand of times and an addiction. But it is also true that companies are pushing it on gullible consumers. Technology is advancing more than what humans actually need for a happy living. 

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Kids and mobiles

Infants and children like mobile phones. They are on the net for hours together and are totally unsupervised. I do pity the ignorant parents who are happy that their child is quiet  after taking the mobile phone in hand. And now the pandemic has forced children to go to virtual media for learning. This could have dangerous repercussions. But no one seems bothered. What are the likely bad consequences of this digital technology?


Problems with mobile phones

Both mobile phone and laptop use lead to eye strain. This is more when there is improper lighting around and proper screen interfaces are not used to protect the eyes. The kids get dry eyes, itchy eyes, blurring of vision, and even retinal issues. Additionally there can be postural issues, musculoskeletal pains, vitamin deficiencies due to more indoor life, mental issues due to less social contact and also improper training. 


What steps to take to mitigate it?

1. Try to limit use of digital technology.

2. Take frequent breaks

3. Use special specs to block the harmful blue light emitted from the screens

4. Use adaptive lighting

5. Parents should supervise what kids are doing on the net and schedule their use of it. 

The good of the virtual world should be tapped and the bad to be avoided and controlled.


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