My name is Nobuhle Zulu, and I don’t think I could ever survive without Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Scrolling through social media, surfing the internet or spending hours on a call with loved ones etc. the use of ICT has become a very important part of my academic, social and personal life. Therefore, the struggle to find the right balance between my use of ICT and taking care of my mental health whilst doing so is a constant one.

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The Tech Ward focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of ICT in relation to mental health with the aim of teaching the audience how to use ICT in ways that will be beneficial to their mental health. Essentially, this blog will be arguing that although ICT has many negative impacts on our lives, there are ways/tools that people can adopt so that they are able to consume ICT in a positive manner.

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As an individual who has had mental health issues relating to ICT consumption, I will be putting will be research-based as this is a journalistic blog. However, I will also be talking from experience, which I feel is important so that my audience is able to connect with me while learning from me.