Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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Impacts of digital social media detox for mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Roy Novri Ramadhan, Derren David Christian Homenta Rampengan, Defin Allevia Yumnanisha, Sabrina Brigitta Valerie Setiono, Kevin Christian Tjandra, Melissa Valentina Valentina Ariyanto, et al.
Narra J Summary & key facts 2024 19 citations

This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at studies from 2013–2023 that tested 'digital detox' interventions and their effects on mental health. The authors screened 2,578 records and included 10 studies. Pooled results showed a small but statistically significant reduction in depressive symptoms (SMD = -0.29; 95% CI -0.51 to -0.07;…

Child Development and Digital Technology Digital Mental Health Interventions Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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