Bad Side Effects

of the Internet
People are not aware of

Escola Secundária José Saramago

Bernardo Filipe; Rodrigo Luís; Diogo
Nunes
 Index
o Effects on our Mental Health
o Dangers
o How to protect yourself from these negative effects
 o Anxiety;
o Addiction;
Effects on our o Loneliness;
Mental Health
 • Online frauld and Cyber scams

Dangers o We are now well aware of how to use the

internet safely to avoid falling into the trap
of online cheaters.

o However, internet attacks are becoming

more common and sophisticated, and almost
anyone can become a victim of online fraud.
 • The Internet can affect
romantic relationships
Dangers
o The Internet sometimes can cause problems
in romantic relationships and within your
social circle.

o One of the many negative effects that the

Internet has on relationships is the lack of
time for the partner.
How to protect • Take time for a digital
yourself from detoxification
these negative
effects of the o Try to focus on offline activities or limit
your phone usage.
Internet o Concentrate on fullfilling small tasks around
the house, such as cleaning or going for a
walk.
o Read a book or try to learn a new skill.
How to protect • Spend more time with people in
yourself from the offline world
these negative o Spending time with people who care about
us can contribute to the digital
effects of the detoxification we discussed earlier.
o Family plays a vital role in our social
Internet development and how we see the world, so
spending more time with our family is
crucial for our mental health
o Human interaction is fundamental and needs
to be satisfied.