How Screen Time Affects Mental Health

From social media scrolling and online gaming to remote work and virtual learning, we're spending more time on screens than ever before. But what does all this mean for our mental health?
On this episode of the Healthier You podcast, Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, to explore how screens impact our brains and emotions, the connection between social media and self-esteem, and tips for finding balance in our tech-driven world without sacrificing our mental well-being.
About the guests:
• Asha Patton-Smith, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. She sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Burke Medical Center.
• Ashlee Williams, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. She sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center.
Learn about mental health at Kaiser Permanente: mydoctor.kaise...