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Educational Apps Have Revolutionized Learning By Providing Personalized, Flexible, And Interactive Experiences. However, Excessive Dependency On These Digital Platforms Has Raised Psychological, Cognitive, And Social Concerns. Prolonged Usage Can Lead To Reduced Attention Span, Cognitive Overload, And Diminished Critical Thinking Skills. Academic Stress, Digital Fatigue, Anxiety, And Sleep Disturbances Are Also Observed. Excessive Digital Learning Also Impairs Face-To-Face Communication, Weakens Emotional Intelligence, And Fosters Digital Dependency, Limiting Students' Ability To Engage In Collaborative Learning And Real-World Problem-Solving. This Review Synthesizes Findings From Recent Indian And International Studies On The Psychological Impact Of Educational Apps, Drawing From Peer-Reviewed Journals, Survey Reports, And Longitudinal Studies Conducted By Organizations Such As NIMHANS, AIIMS Delhi, NCERT, And UNESCO. The Study Uses A Systematic Analysis Of Empirical Research On Students' Cognitive And Emotional Well-Being, Evaluating Factors Like Attention Span, Academic Stress, Social Interactions, And Sleep Quality, And Incorporating Quantitative Data From National Surveys On Educational Technology Adoption. Digital Learning Leads To A 40% Decline In Sustained Attention, Increased Academic Anxiety, And Reduced Problem-Solving Efficiency In Students. AI-Driven Assessments Struggle With Independent Critical Thinking, And Prolonged Screen Exposure Disrupts Sleep Cycles. Digital Learning Also Decreases Interpersonal Communication Skills. This Paper Suggests Structured Screen-Time Regulations, Blended Learning Models, Digital Well-Being Strategies, And Ethical AI Integration To Improve Educational Benefits And Safeguard Students' Cognitive, Emotional, And Social Well-Being, Emphasizing Collaboration Among Educators, Parents, And Policymakers