USP identifica 13 transtornos mentais relacionados ao uso abusivo de dispositivos eletrônicos

Summary

A study from the University of São Paulo identifies 13 mental disorders caused by excessive technology use, including fear of disconnection, selfie obsession, and anxiety from lack of response to messages or social media posts. Brazilians spend an average of 9 hours daily on electronic devices, second only to South Africa, with 4 hours dedicated to social media. This overuse can lead to anxiety and depression. Physical health is also affected, with symptoms like nausea and dizziness from screen time. The study suggests that excessive blue light exposure from screens can disrupt sleep, exacerbating mental health issues. To counteract these effects, the researchers recommend engaging with nature, regular exercise, strengthening in-person relationships, and seeking social support.

Takeaways

• 📱 A study from USP identifies 13 mental disorders caused by the abusive use of technology.
• 🤳 Among these disorders are the fear of being without technology, selfie obsession, and anxiety from not receiving a response to a new photo or message.
• 🕒 Brazil is the second country in the world that spends the most time in front of screens, just behind South Africa, with an average of 9 hours per day.
• 🔍 Of these 9 hours, 4 are dedicated solely to social media, indicating an excessive connection that affects daily life.
• 😖 Excessive use of electronic devices can lead to anxiety and depression in more vulnerable individuals.
• 👀 A group of researchers from USP mapped behaviors triggered by the abusive use of electronic devices, such as the fear of not being able to keep up with phone updates or the obsession with selfies.
• 📵 Another behavior identified is the tendency to ignore people around due to smartphone use.
• 🤔 The study also highlights the tendency to search for symptoms of diseases on search platforms, which can lead to unnecessary health anxiety.
• 📳 Phantom vibrations or touches are another symptom where people feel their phone vibrating or ringing when it's not.
• 🤯 Physical health can also be affected by the use of electronic devices, such as nausea or dizziness from excessive screen time.
• 💤 The blue light emitted by screens, even with closed eyes, can disrupt sleep, potentially leading to further anxiety and sleep deprivation issues.
• 🌿 To counteract these issues, the script suggests more contact with nature, regular physical exercise, and increasing face-to-face social interactions and support.

Q & A

What does the study from USP identify regarding mental disorders caused by technology use?

The study from USP identifies 13 mental disorders caused by the abusive use of technology, including the fear of being without technology, obsession with selfies, and anxiety from not receiving a response to a new photo or message.

How much time do people spend on their phones on average per day according to the transcript?

The transcript suggests that people likely spend around 10 to 6 hours per day on their phones.

What is Brazil's ranking in terms of time spent in front of screens compared to other countries?

Brazil is the second country in the world that spends the most time in front of screens, just behind South Africa.

What is the average time spent on electronic devices in Brazil, and how much of that is dedicated to social media?

The average time spent on electronic devices in Brazil is 9 hours per day, with 4 of those hours dedicated solely to social media.

What are some behaviors triggered by the abusive use of electronic devices as mapped by researchers from USP?

Some behaviors include the fear of being without technology, obsession with selfies, ignoring people around due to smartphones, anxiety from not receiving a message response, and the tendency to search for disease symptoms on search platforms.

What physical health issues are associated with the use of electronic devices as mentioned in the transcript?

The transcript mentions that the use of electronic devices can lead to physical health issues such as nausea or dizziness from excessive screen time.

What additional symptom not mentioned in the study was highlighted in the transcript related to electronic device use?

An additional symptom highlighted in the transcript is the emission of blue light from electronic screens, even when the eyes are closed, which can disrupt sleep.

How can excessive anxiety and prolonged sleep deprivation impact a person's daily life according to the transcript?

According to the transcript, excessive anxiety combined with prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to absurd disturbances in a person's daily life.

What are some recommendations provided in the transcript to counteract the negative effects of technology use?

The transcript recommends increasing contact with nature, engaging in regular physical exercise, and enhancing in-person relationships and social support.

What is the main concern of the transcript regarding the impact of technology on mental and physical health?

The main concern of the transcript is that the excessive and abusive use of technology can lead to various mental disorders, anxiety, depression, and physical health issues such as nausea, dizziness, and sleep disruption.

How does the transcript describe the sensation of hearing phone touches or vibrations when they do not exist?

The transcript describes this sensation as a symptom that can occur in more vulnerable individuals due to the abusive use of electronic devices.