2. WHAT IS DIGITAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS?
• The use of technology safely and appropriately.
• Keeping your mind and body safe while on computers.
3. WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT
DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS?
• Can cause serious problems such as
-excessive fatigue
-withdrawal from friends and family
-academic problems
• Electronics can be hazardous
4. INTERNET ADDICTION
• People use internet for excessive hours daily
• Warning signs
-lack of sleep/ feeling tired throughout the day
-feeling separated when not near the computer
-irritability when taken away from computer
5. ERGONOMICS
• Safe physical use of the computer
• Includes
-sitting on the chair correctly
-holding the mouse lightly
-safe distance from the screen
-sitting for long periods of time
9. PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Arthritis
• Carpal tunnel
• Back pain
• Eye strain
• Weight gain
10. THE END
• Dont “fry your brain” be safe when using the computer!!
Editor's Notes
Digital Health and Wellness is the branch of digital citizenship that focuses on using technology safely and appropriately
Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world.
Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet addiction.
Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught how to protect themselves through education and training.
Digital health and wellness teaches kids how to be safe and healthy while using electronics.
People need to make sure that they sit up straight while at the computer so that you do not have poor posture or end up with back problems
Everyone needs to make sure that they get up to stretch after sitting down for 20 minutes so that the blood flows throughout the body.
Make sure that you are not staring into the computer screen because it will damage your eyes and can cause problems in the future.
