How to quit your smartphone addiction, guided by science DW 07/17/2025
Briefly

Smartphone users spend an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes daily on their devices, checking them roughly 58 times. Surveys indicate about 57% of Americans report phone addiction, with detrimental impacts on mental health, including depression and anxiety. The cycle of addiction is difficult to break, akin to quitting smoking, compounded by social media and habitual usage. Reducing smartphone use offers significant health benefits, reducing issues like sleep disturbances, eye strain, and various psychological challenges, while also potentially alleviating underlying mental health problems.
"There is evidence that problematic smartphone use impacts negatively on the lives of many people. There are associations between problematic smartphone use and mental health symptoms, such as depression and anxiety."
"Studies show smartphone addiction is linked with a range of health issues, including sleep disturbances, eye strain, physical inactivity, and neck and back pain."
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