Technology Addiction

3 articles

A person meditating peacefully in a tranquil forest clearing, embracing a digital detox from screens and devices.

Why People Are Seeking Digital Detox Retreats Instead of Scrolling

Guests at digital detox retreats often experience a peculiar restlessness in the initial 24 hours, a feeling akin to being 'stir crazy.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 20, 2026

A solitary individual engrossed in their smartphone, highlighting the mental health challenges of problematic technology use in the digital age.

Wellness

What is the digital wellness movement's impact on mental health?

The global prevalence of problematic smartphone use has reached 37.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 6, 2026

A person peacefully reading a book by a window, symbolizing a digital detox and improved mental well-being.

Wellness

What Are the Psychological Benefits of Digital Detoxes?

In 2022, nearly all teenagers had access to smartphones or other internet-connected devices, a pervasive presence that correlates with significant mental health outcomes.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 27, 2026