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How Much is Too Much? The Connection Between Phone Usage and Mental Health

The Impact of Excessive Phone Usage on Mental Health: Tips for Finding the Right Balance

Everyday Relaxation
4 min readApr 3, 2023
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We live in a digital era where smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether it’s for checking emails, scrolling through social media, or taking pictures, we’re always on our phones. While smartphones have made our lives easier in many ways, the excessive use of phones can be detrimental to our mental health. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of excessive phone usage on mental health and discuss how much time on your phone is enough before it starts damaging your mental health.

The Impact of Excessive Phone Usage on Mental Health

In recent years, studies have shown that excessive phone usage is linked to several mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality. According to a study conducted by the American Psychological Association, people who spend more time on their phones are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Excessive phone usage can also affect our sleep quality. The blue light emitted by smartphones can disrupt our sleep patterns by suppressing the production of melatonin, a…

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