💨 Abstract

A study found that reducing internet usage on smartphones led to significant improvements in attention span and mental health for 400 adults. Participants who downloaded an app blocking internet access saw their screen time drop from 5 hours and 14 minutes to 2 hours and 14 minutes. This change was associated with improvements in mental health equivalent to two weeks of antidepressants. The study suggests that constant connection to the online world may have negative effects on psychological functioning.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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