Smart-phonesMental healthDepressionStressAddictionA number of studies have demonstrated the mental health implications of excessive Internet-browsing, gaming, texting, emailing, social networking, and phone cal
In times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens need to stay informed about recent political events. To this end, people increasingly use social media. However, because social media are particularly engaging, many find it hard to disconnect, e
Active video games (AVGs) have gained popularity among college students due to their ample entertainment, and there is growing interest in utilizing them to address mental health issues. However, there has not been a comprehensive summary and systematic review of research on the effects of AVGs ...
The proportions of smartphone time allocated to the various applications is visualized in Fig. 2. The mean MPPUS score of Discussion and conclusions In comparison with unproblematic smartphone users, problematic users used their smartphones longer per day (around 2 h more) and interrupted activities...
BMC Public Health (2024) 24:3482 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21011-9 BMC Public Health SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Open Access Effects of active video games on mental health among college students: a systematic review Yue Zhao1, Kim Geok Soh1*, Hazizi bin Abu Saad2,...
People may also become stagnant in their influx of different information.Social Media and Mental Health Social media is something that a lot of Americans engage in on a daily basis. They spend time scrolling on their phones, viewing the highlights of other people's lives and posting the ...
Evening exposure to short-wavelength light can affect the circadian clock, sleep and alertness. Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells expressing melanopsin are thought to be the primary drivers of these effects. Whether colour-sensitive con
During the COVID-19 pandemic period Health Care Practitioners (HCPs) were seen to facilitate healthcare delivery by using their mobile phones also known as “informal mHealth”, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). WhatsApp has become popular in recen
and alcohol close to bedtime, as they can disrupt sleep patterns. Additionally, limit exposure to electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers in the hour leading up to sleep, as the blue light emitted by screens can interfere with the production of melatonin, the sleep hormon...
主题探究Bad effects of overusing mobile phones on teenagers Nowadays, the common This may lead to sleep problems. Studies have found use of mobile phones makes that teenagers who use mobile phones after the our communication and life lights are out experience increased tiredness. Moreover,easier....