"Study reveals 22% exceed planned online time; simple strategies to reduce screen addiction."

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK categorized participants' online usage into five groups, offering a new measurement of the "internet addiction spectrum." The study found that younger individuals were more likely to be addicted to the internet, with those aged 24 and younger spending an average of six hours a day online. The study also identified different levels of addiction, ranging from casual users to addicts-in-denial. Mental health experts suggest strategies to cut back on screen time, such as using a rubber band around your phone, setting timers, finding alternative ways to fulfill needs met by social media, turning off push notifications, creating no-phone zones, and keeping track of positive moments when offline.