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Breaking Up with Your Phone: The Case for a Digital Detox

John Pinto, Head of Counselling, ThoughtFull

10-Apr-25 11:00

Breaking Up with Your Phone: The Case for a Digital Detox

In an always-on world, taking a break from technology is no longer a luxury—it’s becoming a necessity. From burnout to digital fatigue and revenge bedtime procrastination, our hyper-connected lives are taking a toll on our mental well-being.

We speak with John Pinto, licensed counsellor and Head of Counselling at digital mental health platform ThoughtFull. We explore what a digital detox really means in 2025, why even well-intentioned “focus modes” might not be enough, and how individuals and workplaces alike can set healthier boundaries with technology.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Categories:  wellnessthe workplacetechnology

Tags:  hyper-connectivitydigital fatiquedigital mental healthtech-induced anxietydigital detox





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