Phone Breaks and Mental Well-being: What Connecticut Research Suggests

By The Therapy Standard · 2026-07-16

A new body of research from Connecticut highlights the positive effects of reducing phone usage on mental health, prompting changes in therapeutic practices across the state.

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT — Recent studies conducted by researchers in Connecticut reveal significant insights into the relationship between phone usage and mental health. These findings, emerging primarily from the University of Connecticut and healthcare institutions across the state, suggest that breaks from smartphones can lead to noticeable improvements in mental well-being for many individuals (CT Post)(Hartford Courant).

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