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Digital Detox: the treatment recommended for teenagers with excessive screen dependence

A digital detox is recommended for teenagers to combat excessive screen dependence and anxiety caused by social media.

The article discusses the phenomenon of digital dependence among teenagers, highlighting personal stories like that of 17-year-old Lola, who has started a digital detox as a response to her anxiety. Lola kept her phone in a drawer for most of the day to reduce compulsive checking and after a week noticed a significant improvement in her mental health and sleep quality. The digital detox includes limiting phone usage to an hour a day and cleaning up social media applications that contribute to anxiety.

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