Experts advocate interventions to deal with phone addictions

Psychology experts in Ghana call for interventions to address phone addiction, particularly among children. During a seminar by the Mental Health Authority, they highlighted the negative impacts of excessive phone use, such as anxiety, depression, and cognitive issues. Experts suggest implementing rules and activities to divert children's attention from phones. Recommendations include parents being technologically savvy, introducing hobbies, and engaging children in extracurricular activities. Moderation and gradual reduction in phone use are advised, along with setting clear usage rules. Parents should also model limited phone use to help children break the addiction.