One-Week Social Media Break Boosts Mental Health Fast
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29 Nov 2025
A new study shows weeklong social media breaks improve young adults' mental health
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Researchers followed 295 participants aged 18 to 24 during the seven-day detox
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Participants cut screen time from two hours to just 30 minutes daily on platforms
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Anxiety symptoms decreased by an average of 16.1 percent after the break
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Depression symptoms dropped significantly by 24.8 percent in the group
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Insomnia symptoms improved by 14.5 percent overall in participants
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No changes appeared in loneliness levels despite the social media reduction
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Experts recommend detoxes as a simple addition to mental health treatments
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