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Why ‘unwinding’ with screens may be making us more stressed – here’s what to try instead

  • Written by Robin Pickering, Professor and Chair of Public Health, Gonzaga University
Why ‘unwinding’ with screens may be making us more stressed – here’s what to try insteadUsing multiple digital devices at once can be highly distracting and overstimulating.Riska/E+ via Getty Images

As Americans increasingly report feeling overwhelmed by daily life, many are using self-care to cope. Conversations and social media feeds are saturated with the language of “me time,” burnout, boundaries and nervous system...

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