Mental health has emerged as a front-runner of conversation for many medical doctors and psychologists. In the past, mental health has been a taboo topic, but the importance of being mentally stable is significant in daily life. Many people do not consider mental health when surfing the Internet or visiting social media sites. To be honest, I had never thought about the importance of my posture or comfort while working at my computer until it was brought up in a worker's comp meeting by someone at the county office of my school system. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that parents limit the amount of time that children are exposed to media such as televisions, phones, and computers.
In this article by the AAP regarding Media and Children, the Academy states "Studies have shown that excessive media use can lead to attention problems, school difficulties, sleep and eating disorders, and obesity. In addition, the Internet and cell phones can provide platforms for illicit and risky behaviors." The AAP recommends parents set up "screen free" zones where children are forced to spend more time with board games, books, and personal interactions.
In addition to mental health issues, spending too much time on a computer can contribute to poor posture, back pain, wrist pain, and other physical health issues. The diagram below shows how one should sit and type at a computer in order to prevent these physical health issues from arising. Furthermore, a diagram of stretches have been provided to help us remember to take periodic breaks and allow our bodies time to stretch.
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