The present study aimed to investigate the impact of mobile device use on the mental health of students in the Department of Computing at the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (DC-UFRPE), with a focus on risks associated with intensity and form of use, such as mental health damage that can affect academic performance and social integration. To achieve this objective, a descriptive and exploratory research was carried out using a bibliographic review and a field study with DC students through a questionnaire. The results indicated that excessive use of mobile devices has a significant impact on the mental health of students, negatively affecting their academic performance and social integration capabilities.
