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Excessive Phone Use Leads To Serious Thumb Injuries

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By Josh Piers - May 31, 2022 - 5 Mins Read

Negative news has an impact on one's mental health

Excessive use and reliance on our phones, according to psychologist Rachael Sharman, is contributing to an overall lack of activity. "I suppose you know you've gone too far when your thumb feels like it's going to come off," Dr. Sharman added. "If you're on your phone, you're not moving around, you're not doing simple things." "All of this leads to a reduction in physical activity and movement." She believes that continual exposure to unfavorable news online could harm one's mental health. "I believe people simply need to improve their sense of perspective," Dr. Sharman stated. "Whatever they're doing, scrolling that day, just be aware that that's one small part of what's going on in the world, and it's really usually not that bad."