Digital communication raises stress levels, fostering feelings of exclusion and confusion

Digital communication, even without social media, adversely impacts mental health, according to researcher Devi Sridhar. A 2022 study in Boston found that increased text messaging correlates with heightened stress levels, while in-person interactions foster positive feelings. The shift from face-to-face communication to texts has led to new stressors, including feelings of exclusion and confusion surrounding delayed responses.

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