Uses digital tools to support personal health and wellbeing
On this page you'll find links to resources to help you use digital tools to support personal health and wellbeing.
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Not at Level 1
Uses digital tools to support personal health and wellbeing
Not at Level 1 - I need to know more about the digital tools that can positively support my health and wellbeing, and the negative impact that some technology can have.
Watch this video to find out about digital wellbeing and the negative impact that some technology can have: Google - Digital Wellbeing: Technology and Our Daily Lives
Have a look at this article to find out more about the different ways wearable technology can support your health and wellbeing: Which? - Five Ways Wearable Tech Can Help You Stay Healthy
Use this article to find out more about the negative impact that some technology can have. It highlights how spending excessive time on electronic devices can affect your brain and body: NIDA - Can Too Much Screen Time Harm You?
For further resources, visit the Identity, Safety and Wellbeing page of the Digital and Data Resource Hub.
Level 1
Uses digital tools to support personal health and wellbeing
Level 1 - I use some digital tools to positively support my health and wellbeing (e.g. online mindfulness sessions). I am aware that using digital tools may have a negative impact and I try to avoid this (e.g. by not spending too much time looking at screens).
Below you'll find a list of webpages that provide information about some of the ways that digital tools can be of benefit:
- Barclays Digital Wings - What are the Benefits of Wearable Technology Devices
- Health Tech World - Power of Wearable Technology for Enhancing Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Techopedia - What is Fitness Tracker?
- Alliance - Discover Digital: A Guide for Understanding and Navigating Digital Health, Care and Wellbeing Tools and Services
To find useful apps and podcasts that will positively support your health and wellbeing, visit these pages:
- National Wellbeing Hub - Supporting your Wellbeing: Free Apps and Online Programmes
- Digital Unite - Top Ten Apps for Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Digital Unite - Best Mental Health and Wellbeing Podcasts
It's also important to be aware of the negative impact that digital tools can have. This webpage contains guidance and videos to help explain five key factors that can lead to stress and anxiety as a result of technology: OpenLearn - Stress and Anxiety in the Digital Age: The Dark Side of Technology
For further resources, visit the Identity, Safety and Wellbeing page of the Digital and Data Resource Hub.
Level 2
Uses digital tools to support personal health and wellbeing
Level 2 - I am confident using digital tools to positively support my health and wellbeing (e.g. self-care wearables and health apps) and I actively take measures to avoid any negative impact.
To help you reflect on your own digital wellbeing and think about ways you could improve it, have a look at this online resource which is a small segment of a longer e-learning course: Open University - Digital Wellbeing
Work through this e-learning module to find out more about wearable technology, including it's benefits and future opportunities. Please note you'll need to register for a free Barclays Digital Wings account to access this: Barclays Digital Wings - An Introduction to Wearable Technology
To start exploring the potential future of wearable technology, have a look at this online article: TechTarget - What is Wearable Technology?
This article can help you take measures to avoid the possible negative impact of too much screen time: Stanford Lifestyle Medicine - What Excessive Screen Time Does to the Adult Brain
Explore these resources to help you reflect on your relationship with digital tools, and get tips and tools to help you achieve your personal sense of digital wellbeing: Google - Digital Wellbeing
For further resources, visit the Identity, Safety and Wellbeing page of the Digital and Data Resource Hub.
Level 3
Uses digital tools to support personal health and wellbeing
Level 3 - I champion the use of digital tools to positively support health and wellbeing and actively discourage negative behaviours that may compromise this.
This guidance paper has useful tips and information to help you champion digital wellbeing across your organisation. Although developed for higher educational settings, the advice applies to everyone: JISC - Good Practice Principles to Support the Digital Wellbeing of your Learners and Staff
Learn how the practical use of smart technology and the internet of things can bring improvements to your life. Please note you'll need to register for a free Barclays Digital Wings account to access this: Barclays Digital Wings - Smart Tech: From Smart Speakers to Smart Homes
For further resources, visit the Identity, Safety and Wellbeing page of the Digital and Data Resource Hub.
