Table 1

Digital harm outcomes

CategoryDigital harm outcomes
Physical health

  • Obesity

  • Poor sleep, fatigue

  • Developmental delay

  • Consequences of misinformation/disinformation

  • Physical consequences of poor mental health

  • Medically unexplained physical symptoms

  • Cyberchondria

  • Long-term hearing morbidity

Mental health

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Self-harm and suicide

  • Body and skin dysmorphia

  • Disordered eating

  • Digital/gaming addiction

Safeguarding

  • Sexual exploitation

  • County lines

  • Online radicalisation

  • Stalking

  • Gambling