Technological progress, overexposure to social media and the media and hyperconnectivity can affect your mental health. More and more people depend on their mobile phones to stay connected 24/7, and the moment they are not online, they show symptoms of pathological dependence. How to advance in a digital detoxification and when does this therapy become necessary?
Digital detox is a process to reduce the harmful use of electronic devices
Either stop looking at social media, TV, emails, or playing video games. Digital detox is a conscious measure that the user takes, to reduce or completely refrain from the use of digital devices. In recent years, a type of digital detoxification specifically focused on social networks and the negative effects that these applications can have on the mental health of users has spread.
It cannot be denied that social networks are a great tool, both for promoting products and for generating links and sharing experiences with other users. However, research by the US National Center for Biotechnology Information clearly indicates the contribution of social networks to the detriment of the mental health of users.
The envy of the perfect life that is shown in some accounts, the negative comments, the anonymity that breaks barriers and taboos in interpersonal communication are some of the negative effects that excessive consumption of social networks has on the user.
Benefits of digital detox
Performing a digital detox therapy provides benefits to the mental health of the user. Next, we list the main contributions to greater well-being of regulating the use of social networks and electronic devices in general.
-Quality of sleep. The use of social networks before bed increases anxiety and generates insomnia. Proceed to disconnect from the devices a few hours before, improves the quality of rest.
-More significant interactions. Using the mobile phone all the time, in line at the supermarket or waiting for the dentist, prevents conversations with other individuals. Digital detoxification contributes to a better social ability of interrelation.
-Reduces anxiety and depression. Social networks show the user a beautiful and radiant world. This increases the symptoms of depression and anxiety by not reaching the standards of life that the networks demand of us.
-Increases concentration. Leaving electronic devices to focus on the here and now improves concentration and the quality of work and daily activities.
-Best investment of time. The hours dedicated to the mobile phone or Internet, the user can dedicate them to activities that they enjoy, from practicing sports to carrying out creative activities, reading or simply walking and talking with loved ones.
