Facts and Stats
What age group checks their phone the most times per day?
Teens
Too much phone use can increase feelings of what?
Anxiety or stress
What pain is caused by looking down at your phone?
Text neck
Phones cause students to lose what during lessons?
Focus and attention
What’s a simple way to break phone addiction?
put your phone in another room
On average, how many hours do teens spend on their phones daily?
7-9 hours
What term describes comparing yourself to people online?
Social Comparison
Blue light affects what body function?
Sleep Cycle
What type of memory is harmed by constant notifications?
Short-term memory.
What is a good rule for limiting screen time at night?
No screens 1 hour before bed.
What percentage of teens say they feel “addicted” to their phone?
About 50%
True or False: Heavy phone use is linked to loneliness.
True
Using your phone in bed reduces what hormone that helps sleep?
Melatonin.
When multitasking with phones, your accuracy drops by how much?
50%
Which setting helps reduce distractions?
Do not disturb
What hormone spike makes apps more addictive?
Dopamine.
What is the fear of missing out called?
FOMO
What muscles weaken from long time sitting on phones?
Core Muscles
What is it called when your brain needs constant stimulation?
Distracted thinking
What daily limit do experts recommend for recreational screen time?
About 2 hours
What two things does phone addiction impact?
Physical activity and social emotional relationships
What communication skill suffers when you’re always on your phone?
Face to face communication
Long screen time can slow down metabolism. Why is this unhealthy?
It can lead to weight gain and low energy.
How long does it take your brain to refocus after checking your phone?
About 20 minuets
What is the name of a short break where you intentionally put the phone away?
A digital detox