The Surprising Link Between Internet Usage and Mental Health

A comprehensive study analyzing data from two million individuals across 168 countries challenges the widely held belief about the negative psychological impact of internet technologies. Researchers found only small and inconsistent changes in global well-being and mental health over the last two decades, despite extensive internet adoption. The study did not find any specific demographic patterns affected differently by internet usage and noted an increase in life satisfaction among females during the period. The research calls for more data transparency from technology companies to further understand the nuanced impacts of internet use on psychological well-being.