09/16/2025
🌐 Digital Mental Health: The Impact of Screen Time & Social Media
Why it matters:
Our phones keep us connected, informed, and entertained — but they can also take a toll on our mental well-being if we’re not mindful.
Ways digital life impacts mental health:
📱 Comparison trap: Constant exposure to highlight reels on social media can fuel low self-esteem and anxiety.
😴 Sleep disruption: Blue light and late-night scrolling interfere with healthy sleep cycles.
🧠 Attention overload: Notifications and endless content can increase stress and make it harder to focus.
🤝 Loneliness paradox: Feeling “connected” online can sometimes leave us more isolated offline.
Tips to protect your mental health online:
✨ Set screen time boundaries (use app timers or “do not disturb” mode).
✨ Curate your feed — follow accounts that uplift, educate, and inspire.
✨ Schedule “phone-free” times (like before bed or during meals).
✨ Prioritize real-life connections alongside digital ones.
