DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
By: Kate Sanders and Hannah Shouse
WHAT IS DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS?
• The use of technology safely and appropriately.
• Keeping your mind and body safe while on computers.
WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT DIGITAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS?• Can cause serious problems such as
-excessive fatigue
-withdrawal from friends and family
-academic problems
• Electronics can be hazardous
INTERNET ADDICTION
• People use internet for excessive hours daily
• Warning signs
-lack of sleep/ feeling tired throughout the day
-feeling separated when not near the computer
-irritability when taken away from computer
ERGONOMICS
• Safe physical use of the computer
• Includes
-sitting on the chair correctly
-holding the mouse lightly
-safe distance from the screen
-sitting for long periods of time
PROPER USE OF COMPUTERS
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
Bad posture
Staring at screen
PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES
• Addicted to technology
• Antisocial
• Effects your family as well as you
• Withdrawal from world
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Arthritis• Carpal tunnel• Back pain• Eye strain•Weight gain
THE END
• Dont “fry your brain” be safe when using the computer!!
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