#Digitalwellness

A growing digital challenge is drawing global attention: the rising prevalence of problematic pornography use and its effects on mental health and social wellbeing. A 2025 regional update from WWMT in Michigan highlighted that heavy online pornography consumption goes beyond individual choice and can become a public health concern with personal and societal consequences. As Thailand experiences rapid digital expansion, these patterns are increasingly relevant for Thai readers as well.

A fresh wave of research and practical advice is emerging for those hoping to swap the comfort of phone scrolling for the energizing benefits of physical movement—a trend with urgent relevance for Thais of all ages as smartphone use, sedentary work and study, and stressful news cycles become daily realities. According to clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy Bowman, co-authors of “I Know I Should Exercise But… 44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them,” habitual screen use—especially when we’re stressed or tired—can subtly trap us in cycles of fleeting dopamine rewards, leaving us craving ever more screen time and less inclined to break out for a walk, a stretch, or a dance session. But their message, backed by findings in neuroscience and behavioral therapy, is hopeful: with practice and a few novel strategies, it is possible to retrain your brain to yearn for movement instead of another scroll through Facebook or TikTok (full report: KCBX/NPR).

A new wave of research and practical guidance helps people replace endless phone scrolling with the energizing benefits of physical movement. This has urgent relevance for Thais of all ages, as smartphone use, sedentary work and study, and constant news cycles shape daily life. Clinician Dr. Diana Hill and movement expert Katy Bowman argue that stressful periods can trap us in quick dopamine hits from screens. But with practice and new strategies, you can retrain your brain to crave movement instead of another scroll.

A recent study emphasizes how using screens before bed can undermine sleep quality. The research finds that pre-bed screen time is linked to a 59% higher risk of insomnia and about 24 minutes less total sleep. The findings stress the importance of nighttime routines that protect sleep health.

The topic resonates globally as people increasingly rely on digital devices for work and leisure. In Thailand, widespread smartphone and tablet use—especially among younger generations—mirrors these trends. The study’s message serves as a timely reminder for Thai readers to consider how late-night tech habits may affect rest.