Screen Time

Question 1

Why does using a screen make it hard to sleep?

Answer 1

Your body produces melatonin in response to darkness and helps u fall and stay asleep. Light from screens reduces melatonin being produced. Also because you’re too involved scrolling.

Question 2

What evidence suggests a link between screen time and emotional health?

Answer 2

• higher screen time = increased depression symptoms

• kids experiences changes in mood and behaviour: neglect responsibilities, turn to screens to deal with stress, and feel anxious when cut off from devices.

Question 3

How does too much screen time affect your brain development?

Answer 3

Cortex undergoes critical development during adolescence and screen time may affect its growth. Those who you use screens more than 7 hours a day had a thinner cortex.

Question 4

What are some ways teens can reduce screen time?

Answer 4

• use an app to track screen time and set a limit on it

• turn off all screens 30-60 mins before going to bed

• schedule times to do things with your screen turned off

• exercise

• keep a journal for how screen time makes u feel