Critics have long warned that too much television rots your brain, but new evidence suggests at least some time in front of the tube may actually benefit your mental health. People who take some “Me Time” at home after work appear to have an easier time bouncing back to their daily responsibilities. “There is a buffering effect of screen time to household demands, strain and chaos, number of people, and responsibilities,” Toh explained. However, the team warns against using their findings as an excuse to veg out for as long as you want every night. For example, their work didn’t factor in issues like online addiction, which often negates any potential short-term mental health benefits.