High screen time disrupts sleep, fuels social isolation and worsens anxiety, potentially leading to depression, here are some things to know about it.
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Screens emit blue light which messes with melatonin production, the sleep hormone, making it harder to fall asleep.
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Spending excessive time glued to a screen can take away from in-person interactions.
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Social media feeds are often filled with curated highlight reels, making it easy to compare your own life and feel like you're missing out.
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Exercise is a well-known mood booster, so screen time crowding it out can worsen mental well-being.
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While this might provide temporary relief, it doesn't address the root cause of the problem and can lead to avoidance behaviors
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Constantly being bombarded with news and information, especially negative ones.
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There's some concern that excessive screen time, with its rapid-fire stimulation, can contribute to problems with focus.