Collective digital dementia: How we’re steadily losing our minds

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According to a 2018 British study, social media use contributes to sleep disruption, academic decline, and general low productivity. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • The fact that younger people aren’t getting enough sleep due to digital distractions may also contribute to the fact that mental health concerns are on the rise. Suicide rates are also on the rise. According to a few studies, people who spend long hours online may be at higher risk of suicide, but there may be other reasons as well