The excessive use of new technologies has raised concerns among doctors and therapists, who point to screen addiction, social media use, and internet browsing as the culprits.
Among the consequences of digital addiction are the loss of control over the time people spend using technology, as well as…
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Mental health benefits of reducing mobile phone use
The findings of a study by the Danube University in Krems near Vienna suggest that using a mobile phone for less than two hours a day has benefits for people's mental health.
The research, which was published in the journal BMC Medicine,…
California could require social media to post mental health warning labels
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has introduced a bill to require social media to post warning labels about health problems for minors resulting from prolonged browsing.
According to U.S. health authorities, “users who browse social…
Friendship benches, a WHO and FIFA project in Qatar
The countries participating in the Qatar 2022 World Cup install 'Friendship Benches' in Doha, a project organized by Sport for Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) to demonstrate the…
A week without social networks, a relief for the mind
A week without using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok could improve people's well-being and reduce mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
It is one of the conclusions reached by a study…
US investigates TikTok for its impact on mental health
Attorneys general from the states of California, Florida and Kentucky in the USA joined forces to investigate the potential effect of the social network TikTok on the mental and physical health of young people. The objective of the study is…