Thisglobal campaignchallenges you to ditch your smartphone for a full 28 days with the aim of improving yourmental health.
Research shows digital detoxesreduce stress, decreasedepressionandanxiety, improve sleep, and boost mindfulness.
Even lessening your use for a short period of time can have major benefits, she added.
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Studies have shown that just one week off can significantly reduce yourstresslevel, Albers-Bowling said.
Even a three-day intermission can lead to significant benefits.
You might not miss that quickdopaminehit from your favorite social media app.
They often continue with more phone boundaries rather than breaking up with their phone totally.
For this reason, gradual changes work best, said Albers-Bowling.
They can help you to change your relationship to your phone and build healthy new habits.
Simply opening your phone and anticipating that dopamine hit can give you a little rush, Brinen added.
People also tend to look at their phones to offset negative feelings, such as boredom.
Again, the relief that looking at your phone gives at that moment reinforces the behavior.
And thats the basis of addiction.
Mental health benefits include lowering stress, reducing anxiety and depression, and improving sleep.
Reviews.org.Cell phone usage stats 2025: Americans check their phones 205 times a day.
