UAE’s First Digital Detox Clinic Opens To Help Children Addicted To Screens

It’s hardly a secret that children have become increasingly addicted to their screens. Often glued to the vibrant colours that tend to stimulate their brains, they generally start to find the daily life boring since watching the scenes unfold in front of them on screens look much more entertaining. However, overcoming the increasing screen addiction amongst children has become increasingly important and taking the leap ahead is now a new digital detox clinic that’s open in Abu Dhabi. A first in the UAE, here’s all you need to know about this.

First Digital Detox Clinic In The UAE

Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre has a clinic that aims to help families regain control over screen habits. Offering a six-step programme, this is the first digital detox clinic for kids in the UAE. Yes, the special programme helps to tackle the screen addiction that has taken over the young minds. As digital addiction has become one of the most under-recognised issues of our times, it’s important that people take control of the situation now. It’s not just about the screen time but how kids are engaging with the digital content. Especially since many find it hard to tell what’s real in the digital world now!

Prolonged Impact Of Screen Exposure

Since screens trigger dopamine, which is a happy hormone, kids are becoming increasingly addicted to the use of screens. After all, using more of the screens introduces more of dopamine, which makes them feel the same feel-good buzz.

As revealed on the website of ADSCC, it’s worth mentioning that prolonged exposure to the screens can also lead to several health issues. These include eye strains, reduced physical activities, disrupted sleep patterns, and even challenges in social & cognitive development. As a result, the detox program offers an innovative programme that has been designed to provide a personalised and holistic approach to reducing screen time.

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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre Programme For Digital Detox

So, combined with expert guidance, supportive environment, and evidence-based strategies, the aim is to empower children and their families to establish lasting habits that also provide overall well-being. Here is a bunch of services that are provided under the programme

• Paediatric Consultation
• Ophthalmology Consultation
• Body Motion Analysis
• Physiotherapy
• Psychomotor Therapy
• Dietician Consultation
• Paediatric Pulmonology

Promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle, the clinic aims to create a positive impact on the minds of the children. So, if you are also someone who knows a person who would need this expert help or happen to be the one in need of this help, make sure to sign up for the same.

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