Spending excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels, worse mood, and greater neglect of other activities, according to analysis. Problematic internet usage, which includes pathological and risky usage, was defined by the study as the excessive use of online applications to the point of functional impairment or distress. Participants with more severe problematic internet usage were associated with worse mood, more stress, longer internet use times and greater neglect of other areas of life. “Understanding why individuals at risk of problematic internet use go online at particular moments is essential for developing better prevention and treatment strategies. Researchers stress that not all types of internet usage have negative outcomes, but rather problematic or excessive usage.