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BYU technology experts say active, positive use of screen time to make and maintain connections can help boost mental health during COVID-19 distancing and isolation. (Whitney Bigelow via Canva)
BYU professors and other technology experts have noticed the effects that technology and social media have on mental and physical health in recent years.
Because of increased online interactions during the pandemic, many are experiencing negative effects on their mental health, such as feelings of isolation, depression and anxiety, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to BYU experts, there are ways to use technology to help improve your mood and keep mental health in check despite the circumstances.