The widespread availability and use of digital technology, gaming, and social media have raised concerns about their potential to foster addiction and behavior problems in children and teenagers. This white paper explores the addictive nature of digital technology, gaming, and social media and their impact on the behavior and well-being of young individuals. It also provides insights into strategies for recognizing, managing, and preventing addiction and behavior problems in this demographic

Shraddha Baldania is a licensed physical therapist in New York with advanced training in physical rehabilitation and preventive medicine. She holds a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and has substantial clinical and research experience. Her scholarly interests include evidence-based rehabilitation, clinical outcomes research, neurodiversity, and healthcare education. She actively contributes to the academic peer-review process as a reviewer for international peer-reviewed journals. Her professional focus is on promoting methodological rigor, ethical publishing practices, and the dissemination of high-quality research in rehabilitation and health sciences.