Negative Effects of Technology on Mental Health

By MindStick

56% of people say that technology at work reduces their in-person interaction

51% of study participants reported logging on to social media more often now, leads to FOMO

Those who perceived more negative interactions online and were prone to social comparison had higher levels of anxiety and depression

Those who spend over 6 hours per day watching TV or using the computer are more likely to have moderate or severe depression levels

73% of heavy social media users report feeling lonely compared to 52% of light social media users

Smartphones cause sleep problems in teens which leads to depression, anxiety, and acting out

The repetitive use of a bright screen for 5 days can delay circadian rhythms by 1.5 hours.

Higher use of social media makes people three times more likely to have perceived social isolation

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