How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

What does this video have to say about screen time's effect?  Based on the video, reflect on your own screen time habits. How do they compare to the suggestions and concerns raised, and what changes (if any) would you consider making to manage your screen time more effectively?

    This videos says that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to the effect of screen time. Specifically, passive screen time, like watching videos or scrolling, is what is connected to the mental health issues that have been associated with too much screen time. On the other hand, active screen time, like editing, writing, or drawing, engages us physically and cognitively and is beneficial.

    Looking at my own screen time habits, I realize that I spend far too much time passively scrolling through social media, short form content, and watching videos. I don't engage during those activities and I often waste time doing so. However, I am really big on reading and spend the most time reading on my phone. Reading is a much more active task as it uses my cognitive abilities and I often think a lot about what I'm reading. I enjoy making predictions, going back and building connections from what I've previously read, and exorcizing my imagination and reading skills.

    Some changes that I am considering making are to lessen the amount of time I passively use my phone and start reading on larger screens. Passive screen time isn't productive and doesn't leave any long lasting effect on me, especially compared to reading or any other productive and engaging activity. I'd like to spend less time scrolling through videos and instead do anything else that are better for me or don't suck me in so effectively. As for the bigger screen, I'd like to do this per my optometrist's recommendation as my constant reading off my phone likely has had an affect on my eyesight.