Mental health matters

  •   Sun, Oct 05 2025
  •   By Divya

October 5, 2025

Health is wealth — we’ve all heard this since childhood. But when we talk about health, we focus only on physical well-being and forget that the main performer behind our body is our brain — the mind. Nobody talks seriously about mental health issues.

The evolution of technology and dependence on technical instruments in day-to-day life have ruined our mental health. Many people are falling into the trap of depression, loneliness, insecurity, sleeplessness, and other physical issues such as body aches and heart attacks at an early age. Unknowingly, we are calling death near us through our excessive dependence on technology.

Social media and the internet world have become the places where most people spend their time — scrolling reels, watching unwanted content, and getting addicted to various online games irrespective of age group. This has impacted human relationships. People tend to believe that whatever is displayed online is real, but the truth is, most of it is not.

Humans have lost touch with their family, friends, and social life, and have moved towards online friendships and relationships without meeting in real life. They are satisfied with their online world of friends. People have stopped gathering at functions, festivals, and in local areas to enjoy time with their near and dear ones. Everything has become online — from “good morning” to “good night,” people spend their time engaging with virtual friends. Social media has made the world smaller; with just a touch of a fingertip, people send wishes on birthdays and anniversaries.

Posting every single moment of joy, travel, and success has become a trend now. Everyone wants to make their private moments public. Technology has advanced to help keep things private, but people fail to understand this. Fights and misunderstandings often start because of comparison — comparing one’s life with another’s. People were happier and more peaceful before stepping into the world of the internet. But in the race to compete and live like others, people blindly believe the posts they see on social media. The thought strikes the mind — “Our neighbours are enjoying, we must also enjoy,” “Our friends bought a new car, we too must have it.” In these never-ending human desires, social media has become the mediator shaping people’s wants and needs.

People no longer find satisfaction in what they have or what they’ve achieved. They just want more and more. Everyone is busy trying to make others feel jealous, showing off whatever they have and pretending to enjoy life. Everyone wants to tell the world how happy they are, but they forget that everyone is battling their own problems silently. People only show off their happiness on social media, while we think we are the only ones who are sad, depressed, or whose lives are a mess. In reality, most are wearing fake smiles just to show the world they are happy. This is causing a serious problem for everyone. People try to project that they are well-settled, peaceful, and enjoying life, but in truth, they too face hardships — they just highlight only the happy parts. This creates a false impression on those who blindly believe in social media.

People must not ignore the signs of loneliness, depression, and negativity. They need to pay attention and seek immediate help from doctors. There is still a stereotype around visiting mental health professionals. People think it’s a matter of shame and fear being judged. But in reality, mental health treatment is as normal as physical health treatment. There is nothing to make fun of. People should be guided to seek help without worrying about others’ opinions. Our brain too needs utmost care and must be kept healthy. Those battling depression or loneliness should seek medical help to recover.

This busy life and social media-driven world have affected everyone, especially those who are sensitive and struggling with mental health issues. So doctors promote taking care and seeking help at the right time before it becomes too late. The brain is the CPU of a human being — its proper functioning is a priority. Don’t take it lightly when it comes to your brain. No matter what others think, seek help without hesitation.

It’s better to live in the real world and acknowledge our real life. The reel world is just for entertainment and commercial use — let’s not make it our home on social media. Let our private lives, data, and moments remain private, and make this world a happier place through real-life social interaction, not through the web.

 

 
By Divya
Divya is a resident of Salikeri in Brahmavara working as a guest lecturer in Goliangadi Pre-university College. She has completed her M Com with KSET in 2023 . She is passionate about teaching, training and writing articles to inspire youths and society.
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Comment on this article

  • Divya, Brahmavara

    Mon, Oct 06 2025

    Thank you Roopa madam for your words of appreciation and insights. I agree that society,friend circle , family too affect our mental well being. Thank you once again for the support 😊

  • Roopa, Kallianpur

    Sun, Oct 05 2025

    Divya, well written. You have written as per your opinions based on certain facts surrounding you. Here, I would like to draw a few pointers based on society/friend circle. We cannot blame Internet or mobiles all the time for affecting our mental health. Even friends/society play a crucial role in destabilizing the mental health of a person. When a person stands up for truth; talk straight forward, fight for justice he/she is branded as "mental" by those who are influential and powerful in money/position. There are cases a good healthy person in mind and body are been sent to psychiatry wards and make them rot there . Secondly, as per what you said not all are jealous not all are competing with their friends/neighbours, not everyone is showing off, not not everyone is trying to imitate others, not everyone is showing fake happiness. Out of 100, 40 percent must be showing off, hiding true happiness but showing off in parties, uploading the photos in fb/insta/status and whatsoever method. There are good amount of people who live simple life without any show off/without any comparison/touring etc. in my neighborhood there are a few who roam in lavish cars/have built a palatial bunglow s/wearing costly sarees/diamond ornaments etc. but if you visit their houses, they serve quarter glas of lemon juice in a beautiful/branded glass set. If you go to market, they buy half kg chicken and using for 2 days..a big family having two grown up boys with parents and having mother in law! My point here is" not everyone" fits into those frames of jealousy, comparison/show off but quite a few ! Many use their mobiles as a necessity not for status. Some walk with a big bag holding branded mobile hand with two fingers, another finger car key remaining two fingers hanky, wearing a branded watch that shows no time ! That said, I loved your article! Keep it up. Keep bringing out those eye opening valid points to us !

  • Divya, Brahmavara

    Sun, Oct 05 2025

    Thank you Allwyn Sir for your kind words of appreciation and thoughts .. Thank you Rudolf Sir for your appreciation and the insights .. for a budding writer like me ,these comments really matters and the support I got from this Daijiworld platform for allowing my content to reach out to many people is truly a blessing for me!! Thank you once again for your comment Sirs. Means a lot ☺️☺️🙏

  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalauru

    Sun, Oct 05 2025

    Excellent & very significant writeup especially wrt Gen alpha, Divya! Smartphones are also used as rewards for good behaviour — “Finish your food, and you can watch cartoons.” This reinforces the idea that entertainment is a prize for compliance, deepening digital dependency. Excessive screen time is linked to emotional dysregulation and impaired social skills. Real development happens through face-to-face interactions, imaginative play, and storytelling — not virtual interactions. Apps, while interactive, cannot replace real-world experiences that nurture empathy, patience, and creativity. Excellent & very significant writeup especially wrt Gen alpha, Divya! Smartphones are also used as rewards for good behaviour — “Finish your food, and you can watch cartoons.” This reinforces the idea that entertainment is a prize for compliance, deepening digital dependency. Excessive screen time is linked to emotional dysregulation and impaired social skills. Real development happens through face-to-face interactions, imaginative play, and storytelling — not virtual interactions. Apps, while interactive, cannot replace real-world experiences that nurture empathy, patience, and creativity. Excellent writeup, Divya especially for parents of Gen alpha! Research shows that children who use smartphones frequently may develop faster but shallower thinking. They learn to process information quickly but inaccurately, moving from one stimulus to the next without deep engagement. Parents may be impressed by how quickly their children navigate apps, but speed doesn’t always mean comprehension. What may seem like learning is actually just a child clicking through content without absorbing the material. What many parents don’t realise is that smartphones are deeply shaping their children’s worldview and habits. In many households, screens replace attention, discipline, and play. information quickly but inaccurately.

  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 05 2025

    The very title of this article is appealing, Mental health matters. I rather say mental wellbeing is very important to all of us. but we have a tendency to ignore it, our priority is on something else, giving our health a second priority. As days pass, we all grow older in this modern technology driven world, not really knowing some of its effects on us. This article has thrown light on all these aspects. We need to learn how to balance ourselves with the latest developments around us. We need to pay attention what's important to us and at what time. Good we need to set up priorities and live a healthier life and demonstrate the same and reap its fruits for a better living. Thanks, Divya, for a thought full article.

  • Divya, Brahmavara

    Sun, Oct 05 2025

    Thank you Steven Sir cum my writer friend for your comment. Means a lot 😊

  • Steven, Kalasa

    Sun, Oct 05 2025

    Excellent 👍..


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