Manjiri Deshpande Shenoy

Manjiri Deshpande Shenoy is a child and adolescent psychiatrist known for her work in addressing the mental health challenges faced by young people in the digital age. She has highlighted the significant impact of smartphones and social media on children's well-being, particularly during the Covid lockdowns, when she noticed a rise in cases of anxiety and selective mutism among her young patients. Deshpande emphasizes the need for parents to recognize the addictive potential of mobile devices, comparing them to cigarettes in terms of their impact on children's mental health.