With the ever-increasing role of digital technologies in our personal, working and educational lives comes the question: What impact does frequent and sustained use of digital devices have on our health and wellbeing?

According to Jisc, Digital Wellbeing is a fundamental element of Digital Capabilities, specifically:

looking after personal health, safety, relationships and work-life balance in digital settings
using digital tools in pursuit of personal goals (e.g. health and fitness) and to participate in social and community activities
acting safely and responsibly in digital environments
negotiating and resolving conflict
managing digital workload, overload and distraction
acting with concern for the human and natural environment when using digital tools

(Building digital capabilities: The six elements defined, Jisc, 2015)

Resources for improving your digital wellbeing:

Link to UCB's Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Digital stress

"Don't spend too much time staring into your screen. Sometimes you need to turn off your phone to recharge your brain." Marco, 2nd-year student