ISTANBUL, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The increasing digital dependency among children and youth in Türkiye is causing psychological issues such as "FOMO" (fear of missing out) and "virtual autism," officials warned on Wednesday.
Deniz Guler, deputy chair of Türkiye's Radio and Television Supreme Council, the authority responsible for regulating broadcasting and media services in Türkiye, said excessive use of digital devices, constant connectivity, screen addiction, and FOMO are leading to psychological challenges in children, including disrupted sleep patterns, heightened anxiety, and damaged self-esteem, reported Hurriyet daily news.
