Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

The New York TimesMonday, November 24, 2025 at 4:00:30 PM
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Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
  • A recent study published in The New York Times found that young adults who took a one-week break from social media reported significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Specifically, anxiety symptoms decreased by 16.1%, depression symptoms by 24.8%, and insomnia symptoms by 14.5%. The duration of these benefits remains uncertain.
  • This development highlights the potential mental health benefits of reducing social media usage, particularly for young adults, suggesting that temporary disengagement from these platforms may contribute to improved emotional well-being.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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