A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it

Social media breaks aren’t just a trend — new research suggests they may make a real difference. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that young adults who cut back on social media for just one week saw noticeable drops in anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The findings add weight to a growing body of evidence showing that even short pauses from scrolling can ease mental strain, especially for people already feeling overwhelmed by constant digital noise. Rhitu Chatterjee with NPR has the full story.

Rhitu Chatterjee

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