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Movement to stay "a month offline" gains strength in the United States
Digital detox programs that promise continuous support, counteract the negative effects of social media, and provide a community experience have become a movement, gaining traction and attracting young people in the United States.
TL;DR
- Digital detox programs are becoming a movement, attracting young people in the U.S.
- Participants seek to counteract negative effects of social media, like reduced attention span, anxiety, and insomnia.
- Programs often involve a month offline, with some offering basic flip phones and support.
- Community and social life are key components of successful detox programs.
- Benefits include increased well-being and better attention span.
- The movement is compared to the environmentalist wave of the 1960s.