ЦИФРОВАЯ ПЕРЕГРУЗКА И ПСИХИЧЕСКОЕ ЗДОРОВЬЕ МОЛОДЕЖИ

Аннотация

The rapid development of digital technologies has placed youth in a state of constant engagement with the digital environment. Social networks, video games, messengers, and online content contribute to information overload, which negatively affects the mental health of young people. Research reveals a strong connection between digital overload and increased anxiety, depression, cognitive fatigue, and social isolation. This paper analyzes contemporary scientific perspectives on this issue and explores the potential of digital tools for the prevention and correction of mental health problems. The author concludes that promoting digital hygiene and critical thinking among youth is essential to minimizethenegativeeffects ofdigitalization. Keywords: digital overload, mental health, youth, information overload, anxiety, depression, digital hygiene