‘Addiction’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2

Is the amount of time you spend online impacting negatively on your well-being? According to the first nationwide study attempting to quantify ‘internet addiction’ in the general population, between 6 percent and 14 percent of computer users say they spend too much time with online activities, to the detriment of work, relationships, and even food and sleep.

The Mental Health Foundation has today released Cheers? — a new research report outlining the relationship between alcohol and mental health. The report reveals that many adults in the UK use alcohol to deal with feelings of stress, anxiety and depression, and highlights evidence that excessive drinking increases vulnerability to a range of mental health problems.