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(FORM) : What is mental health? ( Dana )

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(Function):

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How does technology affect the way we think and feel?

LINE 1 : The influence of technology on mental health

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(FUNCTION): What are the positive and negative aspects of technology on mental health? ( Valeria )

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CONCLUSION 3:

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The time we spend using technology affects our positive and negative emotions.

The technology helps to find information more easily and stay in touch with friends.

The technology leads to social isolation, sleep problems, and difficulty sustaining attention.

It is crucial to strike a balance in the use of technology.

(Form): What is technology? (Carolina)

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INFORMATION/SOURCE 1

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Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. Mental health is a basic human right. Mental health conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self-harm. People with mental health conditions are more likely to experience lower levels of mental well-being, but this is not always or necessarily the case.

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INFORMATION/SOURCE 1

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If you have good mental health, you might feel happy, confident, hopeful and generally satisfied with life. You are likely to feel connected to other people and to be making a contribution to society. You might also have a sense of meaning or purpose and a feeling of being at peace.

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Technology is the practical application of knowledge and scientific principles to solve human problems, meet needs, or achieve goals by creating tools, machines, methods, and systems.

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INFORMATION/SOURCE 1

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Excessive use of technology, especially social media, can negatively affect mental health, leading to anxiety,loneliness, and low self-esteem, according to Spanish psychiatrist Marian Rojas Estapé. Constant comparison with others, exposure to idealized images, and the need for online validation can trigger negative emotions and mental health issues.

CONCLUSION 1:

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Mental health is the key to thinking, and it helps with problem-solving.

The key symptom of good mental health is doing tasks logically.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 2

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Mental health is a key component to overall health and is closely linked to physical health.
Factors at the individual, family, community, and society levels can influence mental health.
CDC promotes a public health approach to prevent mental health conditions before they develop or worsen.
If you live with a mental health condition or are experiencing mental distress, help is available.

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Source:https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health

A state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 2

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Technology significantly impacts how we think and feel by altering brain structure and function, influencing attention spans, memory, and even emotional responses. While technology can enhance learning and communication, it can also lead to negative consequences like decreased focus, social isolation, and anxiety.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 3

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While technology has many positive effects, there are some possible risks. Image-based social media platforms can influence body image, and increased use of electronic devices in general can cause eye strain or reduced physical activity. In children, screen time can affect behavior or cognitive (thinking) development..

INFORMATION/SOURCE 2

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Technology can be as basic as a tool or as complex as a computer system. From the invention of the wheel to modern smartphones, technology has shaped how we live, work, and interact with the world. In this blog, we’ll break down what technology is and how it plays an essential role in our lives.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 3

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Technology encompasses all the objects, tools, and devices created by humans to meet our needs. It allows us to perform activities more conveniently and efficiently, saving time and effort. It also drives medical advances that improve health, provides convenience in daily life, and offers security in various aspects.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 2

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Technology has transformed the way we work, communicate, and search for information. Many people use social media and spend almost four hours a day on their smartphones, which can affect mental health, causing anxiety and stress. However, technological advances can also improve productivity and overall well-being.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 3

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Devices like tablets, smartphones, and computers can keep someone focused for a long time, which might make their eyes tired. Using these devices late at night or before going to bed might make it hard to get a good night’s sleep.

CONCLUSION 2

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Technology has its advantages, such as providing options to improve your health, including mental health.

The wrong usage of technology can affect your mental health, producing anxiety, depression, the way we think, or human beings' perception.

CONCLUSION 4

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Technology is the use of devices, such as a plane or even a wheel.

Technology consists of things that help to facilitate processes.

In the near future, technology will evolve in line with the development of the brain.

(Causation) Why can technology influence mental health? (Marcelo)

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INFORMATION/SOURCE 1

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Some of the causes of Internet addiction may include excessive Internet use during childhood and a lack of parental supervision of Internet use. In addition, high levels of stress or substance use disorder also pose a risk for this type of addiction. Most of these factors point to an attempt to control or self-medicate the high stress or discomfort for something.

INFORMATION /SOURCE 2

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Some causes of social media addiction are low self-esteem, personal dissatisfaction, and even a lack of affection, a deficiency that teenagers often try to compensate for with the famous “likes.” In fact, many young people search them out impulsive a experience an sense of satisfaction that can end worse than how it started. Also, teenagers are at risk of become addicted for 3 reasons: their tendency to be impulsive, their need to have broad social influence, and, finally, their need to reaffirm their identity.

INFORMATION/SOURCE 3

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The causes of video game addiction are the need for social interaction, an important thing in mental health, reward system, psychological issues, and genetic predisposition, according to studies published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, and the American Journal of Psychiatry.

CONCLUSION 5

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Technology can influence mental health when we place a lot of importance on social media or video games, we take so long to use technology for entertainment, or when we ignore the consequences on our health if we do not use technology with caution.