Practicing Mindfulness: Connecticut Therapists Recommend Phone-free Time to Clients

By The Therapy Standard · 2026-07-16

Therapists in Connecticut are advising clients to take breaks from their phones as part of mindfulness practices aimed at reducing anxiety and enhancing mental health.

CONNECTICUT — In a bid to help clients better manage anxiety and stress, therapists across Connecticut are increasingly recommending discrete periods of phone-free time as part of a broader mindfulness strategy. This approach comes amid growing concerns over the negative impacts of excessive digital engagement on mental health.

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