Why your Phone is bad for your Health

It’s no lie to say you spend too much time on your phone. Every moment you don’t have something to do, you look at your phone. It’s become a natural part of you. But have you ever considered the effects this could have on your health- particularly your mental health? In 2016, a study by the University of Illinois found links to anxiety and depression with high cellphone use. They surveyed over 300 university students and found that “People who self-described as having really addictive-style behaviors toward the Internet and cellphones scored much higher on depression and anxiety scales.” On top of that, as well, phone use has been found to negatively affect sleep patterns. Phones emit what is known as “blue light.” Blue light, according to the Lighting Research Center, denies our melatonin levels from increasing when we try to sleep. Without melatonin, our brain cannot properly go into rest, thus affecting our amount of actual rest when we sleep.