Technology is now deeply woven into everyday life. We use digital platforms to work, learn, communicate, maintain relationships, access information and entertain ourselves. For many people, checking a phone is one of the first activities of the morning and one of the last before going to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This raises an important question: how does our relationship with technology affect our mental health and wellbeing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer is more complex than simply deciding whether technology is \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d. Digital environments can help people learn, connect with others, access information and find support. They can also expose people to cyberbullying, unhealthy social comparison, harmful content, disrupted sleep and other experiences that may affect wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n