Effects of Excessive Screen Time On Brain Development
- By Dr. Pramod Mane
- 23 Aug 2023
- Verified by Dr. Lozynska Liudmyla Yaroslavivna
Key highlights or summary
- Screen time can impact brain development in multiple ways that affect brain health, including cognitive functioning, sleep schedules, as well as interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and development.
- The impact of spending a lot of your time on your device is different across age groups and needs to be monitored accordingly.
- While research is ongoing on the adverse effects of screen time on brain health, it’s important to be aware of the same, and still strive to preserve other aspects of one's life that are not limited to the virtual world.
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There are multiple impacts that research is currently looking into, with regards to brain health and screen time. Things like an individual’s cognitive functioning, their mental health, sleeping patterns, physical health, and social interaction can be affected. While various factors are at play, excessive time spent in front of a screen can have adverse impacts on the brain.
Excessive screen time can be said to affect adolescents or young adults to a greater degree. They are more vulnerable to online influences with the kind of peer-lead existence that they may lead. In addition, mental health challenges owing to the many psychological changes, sleep disruption with the shift in bedtimes, as well as academic commitments and pressures added on, adolescents can be affected greatly by screen time.
It is crucial to promote healthy screen habits, encourage a balance between online activities and offline pursuits, and provide support and guidance.
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