Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviors: a national framework for digital wellness and youth mental health targeting behavioral addictions in India
Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Rajeev Ranjan, Ragul Ganesh, Siddharth Sarkar, Shivanand Kattimani, Vandana Saxena, Subhash Das, Vishal Dhiman, Swarndeep Singh, Rachna Bhargava, Yumnam Surbala Devi, Tanmay Joshi, Anindo Majumdar, Syed Hube Ali

TL;DR
This paper introduces CAR-AB, a national initiative in India to address digital addictions and improve youth mental health through research and interventions.
Contribution
CAR-AB introduces a sustainable framework for tackling digital addictions and promoting digital wellness in Indian youth.
Findings
CAR-AB will develop AI-based predictive models for addictive behaviors.
The initiative will create validated intervention packages and training tools for digital wellness.
It aims to establish a national resource center and provide policy recommendations.
Abstract
Digital wellness and digital technology related addictions have emerged as critical public health research priorities in India, especially given the growing impact of behavioral addiction on youth mental health. The Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviours (CAR-AB) aims to promote safe digital technology use and enhance digital well-being among Indian youth. CAR-AB was conceptualized at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in collaboration with leaders from health, public health, technology and education sectors and with the funding support from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). CAR-AB aims to establish a scientific, systematic, and sustainable framework for addressing addictive behaviors and promoting digital and overall well-being among Indian youth. CAR-AB is intended to develop and evaluate AI-based predictive models; validated…
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TopicsDigital Mental Health Interventions · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
