Bellevue University Alum Publishes Research on Screen Use and Health
Bellevue University alum Hoda Hassan, RMHCI, published an article in the Summer 2025 issue of the Florida Counseling Association newsletter. The article examines the effects of screen use on mental and physical health.
Key Facts
- Author: Hoda Hassan, RMHCI
- Affiliation: Bellevue University alum
- Publication: Florida Counseling Association newsletter
- Issue: Summer 2025
- Article title: The Nervous System Knows: Somatic Signs That It’s Time to Unplug
- Topic: Effects of screen use on mental and physical health
- Includes research findings and strategies to reduce screen use impact
Article Content
Bellevue University alum Hoda Hassan, RMHCI, published an article in the Summer 2025 issue of the Florida Counseling Association newsletter on the effects of screen use on mental and physical health.
The article, The Nervous System Knows: Somatic Signs That It’s Time to Unplug, explains how screen use can contribute to anxiety, depression, poor sleep, shallow breathing, eye strain, muscle tension, and sensory overload.
Hassan cites studies showing that one extra hour of smartphone use in bed can increase the risk of insomnia, and that heavy daily screen use more than doubles the odds of anxiety and depression in teens. The article also shares strategies such as breathwork, grounding techniques, and daily rituals to reduce the impact of screen use.
About the Organization
The Florida Counseling Association, a branch of the American Counseling Association, promotes the counseling profession through public awareness, professional development, and advocacy.
The full article is available for download below.
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