Digital wellbeing is a term used to describe the impact of technologies and digital services on people’s mental, physical, social and emotional health, it is about how the internet and technology can make us feel. This includes recognising the impact being online can have on:
- Our emotions
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Physical health and wellbeing
Technology and the internet should be there to enhance and simplify our lives rather than be a cause of distraction, worry or upset.However, not all online experiences are positive for people of all ages, and this can have a negative impact on how they feel about themselves, their friendships and relationships and even how they see the wider world.