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Inside the Growing Trend of Digital Detoxing

Experts say there are health and wellness benefits from reducing screen time—but there’s a catch.
Inside the Growing Trend of Digital Detoxing
Psychotherapists warn that both the quantity and quality of digital engagement can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and elevated stress. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Autumn Spredemann
Autumn Spredemann
11/16/2025|Updated: 11/20/2025
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The concept of digital “detoxing” has entered the mainstream, with wellness experts and scientists highlighting its considerable health benefits. Research from BMC suggests that even modest reductions in daily digital engagement can help alleviate symptoms of depression, enhance sleep quality, and lower cortisol levels for many people.
Studies examining the advantages of reducing or limiting different types of digital habits have gained momentum in recent years. Promising new study results published by researchers at the University of Applied Sciences–Upper Austria consistently show a link between less screen time and improved states of wellness.
Autumn Spredemann
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Autumn is a South America-based reporter covering primarily Latin American issues for The Epoch Times.
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