Digital silence and mental health study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests what happens when heavy social media users take a break from their phones. You may join if you spend 8+ hours a day on social media and have no mental health diagnoses.
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Who can take part
- Own a smartphone
- Use social media for at least 8 hours every day
- No current or past mental health diagnosis (like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems)
- Not taking any psychiatric medication
- No psychological counseling in the last 6 months
- Have internet access at home
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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