National seminar on "Technology and Mental Well-Being" kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 11 2025: A two-day National seminar on "Technology and Mental Well-Being" organised by the Psychology Department of Manipur University commenced today at VC Court Hall.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Professor Sumitra Phanjoubam, Dean, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, MU as the chief guest; Professor S Ibotombi from the Earth Science Department as the guest of honour; Professor S Jibonkumar, Dean, School of Human & Environmental Sciences as the functional president and Professor Nutankumar S Thingujam from the Psychology Department of Tripura University as the keynote speaker.

Addressing the gathering, Professor Sumitra Phanjoubam spoke about the growth o.f digital platforms and the ability of youths to learn about the way of life in different countries through the internet.

Though people should take advantage of developing technology, it should not be done in a way that affects their mental and physical wellbeing.

Being completely consumed by their mobile phones will restrict physical activity and have negative consequences on their health, she added.

At one time, young children getting therapy for anxiety and stress was not very common.

However, it has become a more frequent occurrence in the present, she maintained.

Saying that these are the disadvantages of technology, she advised the gathering to use technology only in beneficial ways.

Meanwhile, Professor S Ibotombi shared that prolonged usage of mobile phones is detrimental to physical and mental health according to experts.

Stating that this is true of children too, he urged parents/guardians to keep their wards under control in this aspect.

Otherwise, it might prove to be the cause of depression in young kids, he added.

At the event, a book titled "Mental Health and Conflict Paradigm" was also released.

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