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What a Digital Detox Can Do for You

Sumathi Reddy

Wall Street Journal

Jan 1, 2026

Dr. David Bickham of the Digital Wellness Lab outlines some pros and cons of social media use and notes youth awareness of the cons.

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We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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