Is Less Screen Time the New Therapy? How Digital Detox Helps Your Mind
As a therapist, I often hear the same frustration from clients: “I feel anxious all the time, but I can’t stop scrolling.” “I wake up feeling exhausted, even when I get enough sleep.” “I just wish I could turn my brain off for a while.” In 2025, one of the biggest wellness shifts I’ve noticed is that more people are connecting the dots between their mental health and their screen time. Many are trying something called a digital detox-taking planned breaks from smartphones, social media, and other screens. And it’s not just a quick fad or a niche self-care trick anymore. It’s becoming a mainstream wellness choice. What does that mean? Simply put, digital detox is no longer viewed only as a “quick fix” or something to try here-and-there. It’s becoming more and more important to some as a lifestyle change. Not to say these changes happen overnight! People are taking steps away from screens by camping in areas with no Wi-Fi, blocking social media apps for weeks, and even swapping the...