Screens, mental health and depression

“Mental health issues such as depression are an illness like any other and so they should be diagnosed and treated properly. No one should make fun of those suffering or take it lightly.”

“His Holiness explained Islam's concept of happiness versus grief and explained that the gathering of people together and social interaction with others is what brings happiness. By contrast, grief and sorrow are intensified when a person prefers solitude and isolation.”

“Firstly, depression is not something to be ashamed of and one should always feel comfortable enough to open up and talk about it. It can range from being sad, due to the ups and downs of life, to a serious medical illness that needs to be treated through professional help.”

“An English discussion programme about contemporary social issues affecting today's youth. Today we discuss depression and mental health.”

“There have been reports of children viewing inappropriate content, which they can instantly divert to a child-friendly programme when an adult enters, so the adults are left none the wiser... a report by the Wall Street Journal found that Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, tried to cover up its own internal study... It found that amongst those children in the UK who had suicidal thoughts, 13% admitted that it was their use of Instagram that had driven them to consider taking their own life.”

“In his Friday Sermon, dated July 6, 2012, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) speaks about the issue of pornography and says that "viewing such vain things, such films is a kind of addiction". Huzoor advised against forming friendships which cause a person to further indulge in such vain pursuits.”

“Advising those who are engaged in such bad habits, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper) stresses that attention should be paid to remembrance of Allah, Istighfar, Durood, and prayers... pornography damages a person psychologically by putting him into the habit of objectifying women, and the human body in general. Further, it creates a view of sexuality that is far removed from reality.”

“Social media – you know that it is harmful. We all know it causes addiction. We know it damages our family relationships, our social relationships, and even affects our work and businesses. It is causing harm, and you are aware of it. When you know all this and still continue using it in the same way, what else can it be called except foolishness? The only solution is to have firm determination that you will not fall into these harmful practices.”

“Idly watching TV, or scrolling endlessly on electronic devices can damage your physical and mental health.”

“19:58 – How can we safeguard ourselves from the addiction of mobile phones?”