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Volume 9
Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy
Addiction 2018
November 12-13, 2018
November 12-13, 2018 Dubai, UAE
9
th
International Conference on
Addiction & Psychiatry
Khurram Tanveer Sadiq, J Addict Res Ther 2018, Volume 9
DOI: 10.4172/2155-6105-C3-042
Modern day addiction: Cybertechnology and social media
Khurram Tanveer Sadiq
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
W
ell we live in a dynamic world of Social Media. The world is divided into two Paradoxes, Real world and Online, which is
now declared a domain. We know the advantages of Social Media, how connected we are, how easy it is to communicate
however what we disregard is the unknown dark realm of the Social Media with a dynamic interface which is very engaging
and addictive in nature. With the expansion of Social Media and advent Of Smart phones, our universe is in our hands and
just a touch away. Screen time has increased considerably, real time has decreased substantiality, there is a false perception of
anonymity, closeness, proximity and security. This leads to a lot of deviant behaviours. Outdoor activities have been replaced
with Gaming consoles, VR Gismos and ever engaging Social Media. Social isolation is on the rise, there has been an increase in
the mental health disorders amongst children, adolescents and adults. No one could imagine that soon this cyber technology
will become an addiction that changes the morphology of the brain and in turn bent on ripping apart the societal fabric.
Biography
Khurram Tanveer Sadiq is a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry in Manchester. His niche areas are Adult ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder,
Psycho-oncology, Leadership, Music & Mental health and Social Media & Mental health. He was included in the 2017 publication by International Association of
Health Professionals as one of the Leading Psychiatrist in UK. He has also appeared in the Summer edition of Continental Who’s Who Publication Inner Circle
Executive (ICE). He is also a Key Note Speaker &blogger. He has appeared several health-related TV programs regarding the impact of Social Media on mental
health. He is well published in different areas of mental health.
khurramlodhi74@hotmail.com