Medically reviewed by Mr. Pratik Masal, MBA (Healthcare Management)
Compulsive mobile and screen use — including phones, gaming and social media — is a behavioural pattern in which a person struggles to control their use despite it displacing sleep, relationships, study, work and physical health. It is increasingly recognised, particularly among young people, and is often linked to underlying anxiety, depression or social difficulty. Sharanam provides medically supervised residential treatment that reduces the compulsive use and addresses what lies beneath it.
What the treatment involves
- Assessment of the pattern of use and screening for co-occurring conditions.
- A structured, screen-limited routine that restores sleep and daily rhythm.
- Individual and group therapy addressing the underlying drivers.
- Rebuilding offline activities, relationships and interests.
- Family therapy, which is essential when the person is an adolescent or young adult.
- A gradual, realistic plan for healthier technology use after discharge.
What to expect
Because screens are part of modern life, the goal is controlled, healthy use rather than total abstinence. Change is gradual and family involvement is central, especially for younger people. Where use co-exists with other dependencies, it is addressed alongside our addiction recovery care.