India, Dec. 29 -- The average adult in 2025 now spends upwards of 5.3 hours per day on their smartphone, a 14% increase from just a few years ago. This marked rise in screen time has coincided with a "digital fatigue" epidemic, characterized by rising rates of anxiety, depression, and chronic sleep disturbances.

Excessive smartphone usage creates a cycle of dopamine-driven engagement. Every notification or "like" triggers a hit of dopamine, the same neurotransmitter involved in substance addiction. However, recent research from Georgetown University offers hope: even a "partial digital detox," simply reducing daily usage, can produce improvements in mental health comparable to clinical therapy.

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