Reportedly, excessive use of electronic screen media can have ill effects on mental health related to mood, cognition, and behavior, even to the point of hallucination.
[1] Prevention methods include physical activity breaks, hydration, ergonomic posture, and regular eye exercises such as the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet or 6 meters away for 20 seconds).
CTS is a stress-related injury caused by repetitive movement of joints, especially the wrist, and can lead to numerous musculoskeletal problems.
[4] This study was conducted over 21 companies and the majority of affected people said that they experienced acute and in some cases severe pain due to CTS.
CTS, although prevalent, seems to be very difficult to ameliorate or cure due to the consistency in the design of computer components such as the mouse and the keyboard, but some companies are leading the way with technologies such as touch screen monitors which will reduce stress on the hand and wrist.
[8] They state "Treatment requires a multidirectional approach combining ocular therapy with adjustment of the workstation"[8] which shows these problems are quite easily solved with minimal investment from computer manufacturers through producing higher quality monitors with better resolution and refresh rates.
Studies have shown that the blue wavelengths are closely correlated to those from sunlight, which is what helps the body keep in sync with the sunrise and sunset.
Public Health England said children who spend too long on the internet face social problems such as loneliness, depression and anxiety.
[16] According to Dr. Victoria Dunckley, excessive use of electronic screen media can have ill effects on mental health related to cognition, and behavior—and may even result in psychosis in the form of hallucination.
She says interacting with screens shifts the nervous system into fight-or-flight mode which leads to dysregulation as an inability to modulate one's mood, attention, or level of arousal in a manner appropriate to one's environment.
This phenomenon can exacerbate anxiety, as it often occurs during high-stress situations, leading to increased physical tension and mental strain.
[18] For many people, using a computer for several hours a day is indispensable as part of their job or personal needs, but there are some measures that can be taken to avoid or mitigate its negative effects on health:[19]