2.7.2 How much is too much?
The researchers didn’t have an exact number of hours for recommended screen time, How Much Screen Time is Too Much? During Covid 19 many countries were in lockdown, the people needed to stay at home. Many things were transitioned to online platforms instead. Although many jobs require time spent in front of a computer, students have to study on online platforms and free time is probably spent on social media, games, and television shows.  There is clear evidence that too much screen time can be detrimental to your health and higher risk for depression. The researchers have advised for limiting social media use to 30 minutes per day leads to a “significant improvement in well-being.

Note: Ask students to reflect on their own active use and passive use time.