Disconnecting phone from internet creates mood boost on par with antidepressants
9 months ago
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- #well-being
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- A break from smartphones can improve mental health, well-being, and attention.
- 91% of participants in a study felt better after a two-week internet break on their phones.
- Participants reported better mental health (71%) and subjective well-being (73%).
- Reduction in depressive symptoms was comparable to or greater than antidepressant effects.
- Attention spans improved significantly, equivalent to becoming 10 years younger.
- Participants engaged in healthier behaviors like socializing, hobbies, and more sleep.
- Short breaks, digital detox, managing notifications, and using 'dumb phones' can help reduce screen time.
- Society's dependency on smartphones makes complete disconnection challenging.