OS IMPACTOS DA TECNOLOGIA NA SAÚDE MENTAL INFANTIL: REVISÃO NACIONAL DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Several studies point to the prevalence of harm compared to the benefits of children's use of screens and technologies. For this reason, the general aim of this research is to investigate the impact of technology on children's mental health according to the Brazilian scientific literature. To this end, an integrative literature review was carried out. The databases used for the research were: PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs and Pepsic. Nine studies were found and selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed that the main apps/websites used by children were games (Candy Crush and Minecraft being the main ones) and YouTube to watch cartoons (such as Frozen and Peppa Pig). As for the damage caused by prolonged use of electronics, the damage cited involved screen addiction, social isolation, behavioral problems and online vulnerability. The recommendations of the studies point to more frequent and in-depth monitoring by parents and guardians, the use of screens for up to two hours a day, adherence to physical activities and open spaces for the whole family and the responsibility of society in general to raise awareness, prevent and intervene in the damage. More field research on this subject needs to be carried out in Brazil.