A Reason for Optimism: 'Unwinding' with screens might actually make you more stressed. Here are 4 things to try instead | A Step in the Right Direction

A Reason for Optimism: 'Unwinding' with screens might actually make you more stressed. Here are 4 things to try instead | A Step in the Right Direction

Why this story matters: In a time when pessimism is easy, this story provides a grounded reason for optimism. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to might, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. 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 regulation. To meet this demand, the wellness industry has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar global market. A myriad of providers offer products, services, and lifestyle prescriptions that promise calm, balance, and restoration. Paradoxically, though, even as interest in self-care continues to grow, Americans’ mental health is getting worse. Would you like to read more good news about Might , Unwinding , Try , Things , Screens , and Stressed ? I am a professor of public health who studies health behaviors and the gap between inten…