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Rethinking screen time in the age of burnout

A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found 62% have experienced recurring digital burnout. As technology increasingly dominates work, social lives and entertainment, constant stimulation has become the norm. But instead of completely disconnecting, many people now consider how to make their screen time more restorative rather than draining.

Teens spend a third of school day on smartphones

Teens spend a third of school day on smartphones

By Stephen Beech Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings provide evidence for limiting access

How social media affects teen mental health (and what to do about it)

How social media affects teen mental health (and what to do about it)

How social media affects teen mental health (and what to do about it) Social media is here to stay. In the U.S., 95% of teens use at least one social media platform. And according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, over half of teens admit that it’d