A smartphone break study for mental health
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study asks people who use social media a lot to take a break from their phones. It tests if a digital quiet period can help improve mental well-being.
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Who can take part
- You must own a smartphone.
- You must use social media for at least 8 hours a day.
- You cannot have an anxiety, depression, stress, sleep, or emotional regulation diagnosis.
- You need to have internet access at home.
- You must not be on psychiatric medication or have had counseling in the last 6 months.
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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