What Happens When You Take a Break from Social Media?

In the Real Simple article “What Happens to Your Brain When You Quit Social Media for 30 Days”, Alexis Briggie, PhD, Director of Psychology at Silver Hill, shares her expertise. 

“Taking a break from social media, even for just 30 days, can offer meaningful insight into how it shapes our thoughts, attention, and overall well-being,” says Dr. Briggie, who adds that stepping away can create “consistent time and space to notice how you feel without it,” allowing you to better understand your relationship with digital habits. 

Dr. Briggie notes that one of the most noticeable shifts during a break is a greater sense of presence. As people reduce the constant pull of notifications and scrolling, they often begin to reconnect with their surroundings, relationships, and internal experiences. 

Read the full article here.