How technology affects our mental health?
Ans :- It may seem a little odd from tech blogger to post this sort of article but being a sincere good wisher of my readers , I went looking for answers for such a crucial topic.
These days, it seems like we live our lives on the Internet, but can excessive Internet and social media use impact your mental health? While it's a helpful tool for education, work, social interaction and entertainment, overuse can take a toll on your health!
It seems that we are addicted to our smart devices and are connected 24×7 , which leaves little room for other important things in life. Everyday, every where I look, everyone is busy on their phones or tablet or laptop which may cause loneliness, depression, anxiety.
• Now what is this addiction?
Internet Addiction is an increased amount of time spent online in order to induce feelings of pleasure.
Symptoms of Internet “addiction” range from decreased impulse control to an individual's inability to stop Internet usage.
Let’s take a look at what science tells us about the effects of technology on our mental health:
• A study done at Duke University found that, on days they use technology more, at-risk adolescents experienced more conduct problems and higher ADHD symptoms compared to days they used technology less. On the flip side, the study also found that those same adolescents experienced less depression and anxiety on days they used technology more.
• A University of Michigan study found that Facebook use led to a decrease in happiness and overall life satisfaction.
• Research coming out of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found a link between heavy cell phone use in young adults and depressive symptoms.
• A team of Australian researchers conducted two studies and found that compulsive internet use by adolescents leads to poorer mental health.
• A Swansea University study found that heavy internet users experience psychological symptoms of withdrawal when they stop using.
Those studies raise some interesting points, but they also raise more questions. For example, does technology have the same impact on children, adolescents and adults? Or is it more detrimental to the developing brain? How much screen time is too much screen time? And are some forms of technology, like social media, worse than other kinds, like answering work emails?
The fact is technology has evolved so fast that we really don’t have it all figured out yet. To be sure, there will be many more studies done going forward that may help us better understand how technology affects mental health.
• Solution: -
At the end of the day, there has to be a line we draw when it comes to accessing social media.
Perhaps you set a limit on your screen time each day or turn off your devices at a certain time every night. Whatever you do, carve in plenty of time for "real life." You'll be happier and healthier for it.
I truly hope that this helps!
Thanks and keep visiting for more such posts.
Also read:
How to stay safe online: https://subhajitsurai.blogspot.com/2019/04/how-to-stay-safe-online.html
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