a closer look: technology and mental health

Innovation, Support, and More

That is what technology offers in the realm of mental health. It also offers a host of issues when technology is misused: harms of social media, loss in confidence, increased anxiety, and problems in comparison.

Today’s page talks about the different benefits and problems that technology presents to our mental wellbeing.

Here are your check in questions

1. How does technology impact your mental health?

2. In one sentence, describe how technology has helped your wellbeing during the pandemic.

3. In one sentence, describe how technology has NOT helped your wellbeing during the pandemic.

technology will help in mental health research and treatment!

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Why Technology Will Enable Better Mental Health

benefits and downsides of mental health and technology

Pros (+resources from the web)

What are your thoughts on technology for mental wellbeing?

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Cons

  • A study from Duke University found that after 18 months of increased online use, adolescents exhibited issues in self-regulation, “the ability to control one’s behavior and emotions” (Moore).

  • The Impact on Body Image: The link between image based social media (eg. Instagram, Facebook) and greater body image concerns has been researched in adolescents. General browsing through social media seems to have a great impact on body image perceptions among young men and women, especially those who are vulnerable to comparing themselves to others in other areas of life.

  • Blue light from our phones can make us more anxious and depressed. It can also throw off our sleep cycles, and we know that poor quality sleep leads to poor mental wellbeing.

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