Special test to assess digital stress for TOI drive | India News
Times of India’s ‘Let’s De-Stress’ campaign aims to start a nationwide conversation about digital stress, its consequences and practical ways to deal with it. The initiative aims to turn awareness of digital behavior into action, using science and technology to help individuals regain focus, productivity and mental well-being in an increasingly distracted digital world.The initiative was launched in collaboration with Kochibased Center of Excellence in Neurodegeneration and Brain Health (CENABH) with IIT Delhi and NIMHANS as solution partners as knowledge partners.CENABH has expanded its focus from neuroscience laboratory research to large-scale population-based health initiatives. In October 2021, the Center helped make Kochi India’s first dementia-friendly city. This initiative demonstrated how advanced research can be applied to create healthier and more inclusive communities, marking a fundamental shift towards compassionate, community-based care for those living with neurodegenerative conditions. The center also helped launch the ‘Udbodh’ project designed by the Neuroscience Center of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) to create a supportive ecosystem for the aging population.Self-Assessment Toolas part of TOI The campaign, a simplified web-based assessment tool, linked via a QR code, allows readers to gain an initial understanding of their digital behavior and focus level.The findings are intended to raise awareness of everyday technology use and encourage individuals to make gradual, practical adjustments that support improved focus, relaxation, and overall cognitive well-being. The assessment tool is derived from the scientific framework used for the Mentesi app, rooted in neuroscientific research and behavioral insights, and developed with technology partner CENABH in a two-year collaboration.The scientific framework behind the assessment tool was developed by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Baby Chakrapani PS, Honorary Director of the Center for Neuroscience at CUSAT and Dr Lima Raj, Psychologist and Project Head for Social Neuroscience at CENABH.
