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Digital addiction: Kerala sees 41 child suicides in 4 yrs; Experts warn of online predators
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Mathrubhumi English
According to Crime Records Bureau data, 41 children have committed suicide in the past four years due to problems related to digital addiction, covering the period from 2021 to September 2025.
Most treatment cases involved excessive use of online games and social media.
Investigations also revealed that some children with digital addiction were being exploited for drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
Maintaining discipline in digital world“Developing self-control and discipline in using digital media is the key to preventing digital addiction.
With online classes and other digital exposure, children today have increased access to technology.
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