Digital dementia: The mental destruction of technology addiction

The concept of digital dementia provides important findings that excessive use of digital devices leads to impairments in cognitive functions. Factors such as early digital device use, digital amnesia, excessive screen exposure, digital addictions, and multitasking habits increase the risk of digital dementia. Increased screen time and digital device use lead to negative effects on brain structure and function, learning and memory, sleep patterns, attention and concentration, social isolation, emotional regulation, and mental health. The use of digital devices may adversely affect learning and memory processes, leading to a decrease in memory functions. Blue light decreases sleep quality by suppressing melatonin production. Continuous digital stimuli shorten attention and concentration periods, and social media use increases social isolation. Intensive use of digital devices may negatively affect emotional regulation and lead to mental health problems and substance use disorders. These findings emphasize the need for careful regulation of digital device use and the importance of limitations, especially for children and young people. In conclusion, digital dementia is a cognitive impairment caused by excessive use of digital devices, which is a consequence of the modern age. Prevention of this condition is possible by individuals limiting their use of digital media and developing healthy living habits. Further research and awareness studies will help us understand the effects of digital dementia and develop strategies to prevent this condition.