A break from screens may work wonders for kids' mental health. In families that curbed screen use, the biggest improvements were seen in young people's emotional issues, problems interacting with their peers, and in being more caring and sociable towards other people

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A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being ‘hyperconnected’ to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work.

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Posting to social media linked to shorter tempers - new findings showed people who frequently used social media, especially those who posted frequently, had significantly higher scored on an irritability test than their social media-free or infrequent peers.

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Frequent social media use tied to higher levels of irritability

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Study found that when people blocked mobile internet on their smartphones for just two weeks, they experienced better mental well-being, felt happier, and showed improved attention spans.

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New research found children who used mobile devices and reported greater screen time were more likely to experience depression and stress during adolescence, highlighting the importance of reducing device usage.

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Taking a break from your smartphone changes your brain, study finds - Scientists discovered that just 72 hours of smartphone restriction altered activity in brain regions linked to reward and self-control.

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When the phone’s away, people use their computer to play: distance to the smartphone reduces device usage but not overall distraction and task fragmentation during work

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New meta-analysis (10 studies, 4.6k participants) finds that temporary social media breaks don't actually boost mood or life satisfaction at all, despite the "detox" hype

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While it may seem obvious, your bedtime wind-down ritual might be costing you sleep. Study found that an hour of phone use in bed increases risk of insomnia by 59% and shaves 24 minutes off your night's sleep. Social media was not the driving force - any phone use had the same impact.

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Reducing Social Media Use for Just One Week Improved Mental Health 📱✨ Young adults aged 18 to 24 reported a 16.1% drop in anxiety, a 24.8% decrease in depression, and a 14.5% reduction in insomnia symptoms after the detox period, according to their self-reported measures of mental health.

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New psychology research reveals a vicious cycle involving smartphone use and feelings of disconnection. When college students feel unfocused, they often reach for their phones for relief, which actually tends to leave them feeling even more detached the following day

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📱 Being ignored by a romantic partner for a smartphone, known as "phubbing," is linked to lower relationship quality. This behavior is associated with reduced mindfulness within the relationship, which in turn leads to poorer evaluations of the romantic bond.

💖 Staying emotionally present and engaged during interactions may help protect couples from the negative effects of digital distractions.

💑 A study of 704 heterosexual couples (1,408 individuals) aged 18-35 in Türkiye found that experiencing phubbing reduces an individual's own mindfulness, leading them to rate their relationship quality lower.

🤝 Interestingly, when one partner experiences phubbing, it can also negatively impact the other partner's level of relationship mindfulness, highlighting the interconnectedness of romantic relationships and the broader relational implications of smartphone use.

#RelationshipGoals #DigitalDetox #CoupleCare

Research found restricting phone use in class improves academic performance, especially among lower-performing students, with minimal impact on higher-performing students. Removing phones also reduces disparities in GPA, indicating a potential way to close learning gaps

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