International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

The Offshoots of Technology

M. Sc (Psychiatry Nursing), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Online published on 24 February, 2017.

Abstract

“Our technological powers increase, but the side effects and potential hazards also escalate”-alvin toffler

Today's world is profusely into the world of technology. It is this technology that has very easily conquered every aspect of our lives. Denying the detrimental effects would be an fallacious argument. Many research studies erstwhile have been proving the consequences of this internet and various social networking sites. This article is an overview of few of the weighty consequences posed by this technology to all the age groups. There are physical and psychological both, effects that can hamper our daily lives. Turning a cold shoulder towards gaining an insight into them can land up into some grave psychiatric illness as proven in earlier studies. It will take no time for these internet related disorders to be included in DSM as already it is under discussion. There are many guidelines or prevention measures that are been implemented to curb this overpowering by internet and help people use it in safe manner. With the guidelines given we can inhibit the indisposition of internet related disorders.

Keywords

Internet addiction, Mental illness, Prevention