After the hours up, users must throw in in a passcode to continue using the app.
Through family pairing, caregivers can set specific time limits, view screen time summaries, and mute notifications.
While the initial policy announcement is for teenagers, could everyone benefit from similar time limits?
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Mental health professionals and social media users alike seem to wholeheartedly say yes.
Zishan Khan, a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health.
Even TikTok will soon roll out customizable screen time limits for everyone.
These will be broken down by time and day of the week.
Social media apps are designed to be addictive and learn how to keep users engaged.
She deleted social media from May to September 2022 and her mental health improved.
That constant, low-grade anxiety was lifted off my shoulders, says Lexi.
I didnt feel the need to perform.
Reading replaceddoomscrolling, and the impact on his mental health was overwhelmingly positive.
Another reason not to use social media right before bed?
So, how do you effectively reduce your time on social media?
Impressive, but there are still plenty of options if youre not up for that.
Limiting your time on itor deleting your accounts altogethercan also have some negative consequences.
People often use social media to announce something instead of reaching out individually.
Take Genevieve, who eventually redownloaded Instagram after coming out of that depressive episode.
She uses it to keep up with friends living afar and as a platform to promote her new book.
To that end, Genevieve removed push notifications and hid the app.
These points arent to say you shouldnt place any limits or be aware of your social media use.
Take your time to determine which limits work for you and how to integrate them into your routine.
