What Is It?
Digital Wellbeing creates a healthy relationship between us and...?
Technology
Should our average screen times be over 3 hours?
No, our average recreational screen time should be less than 3 hours.
Does a higher than average screen time have any effects on your physical health.
Yes, a higher than normal screen time has many physical strains.
Does having a high screen time have any effects on your mental health?
Yes, a higher than average screen time can have many effects on your mental health.
We want to live a more digitally balanced life and be more present
It is important in our day to day lives, if so Why?
Yes! We want to use technology with a purpose rather than feeling controlled by it.
why is using technology for long periods of time bad?
Because it can damage your health and isolate you from others.
Name at LEAST one physical problem that can arise from being online too much
bad posture, neck pains, eye strain, headaches, weight gain, less sleep
(Any of these answers are acceptable)
List at LEAST on mental problem that can arise from too much screen time.
Anxiety, depression, short attention span isolation
What can we do to be more present when with friends or family?
Set down our phone and engage in conversation with them instead on being on our phones.
A healthy relationship with technology should support your...?
Mental, emotional, and physical health.
What type of light is emmited from our phones or screens over long periods of time?
Bluelight
What physical part is most commonly affected by high screen time?
Too much screen time most commonly affects your eyes.
What does "doom scrolling" or fast media cause?
it can create a short attention span and can make it hard to focus on real world tasks
what notifications can we turn off to help lower our screen time?
social media notifications (YouTube, instagram, TikTok, etc.)
What is the average screen time for teens your age?
the average screen time for kids our age is 5 - 8 hours.
What can looking down at a phone or other device cause?
It can cause bad posture, neck and back pain
How does comparing yourself to people online affects your mental health?
It can make you self conscious and create anxiety and depression.
How can setting up screen limits or bed times benefit you?
Help you feel more balanced screen time and help you not overuse any devices.
How does a high screen time correlate to weight gain?
Spending more time on devices lowers your daily activity and can cause weight gain.