At one week, they looked again at the references for anxiety, depression, and well-being, and lThose who disconnected from these platforms had an improvement compared to those who continued to use them.
“Many of our participants noted positive effects: improved mood and reduced anxiety levels. This suggests that even a short break can have an impact,” said Dr. Jeff Lambert.
For this reason, the researchers recommended taking a 7-day break from TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, also because for some participants it meant freeing up 9 hours a week that they dedicated exclusively to social networks, so that they use this time for more productive things.
