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Loneliness Epidemic and Screen Time Crisis | Lawrence News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
Americans are socializing less—down from 41 to 35 minutes daily—while teens binge social media for nearly five hours a day, sparking a mental health crisis. Experts warn chronic loneliness rivals smoking 15 cigarettes daily, tied to heart disease, diabetes, and depression. The real problem? Social media creates false connection, distracting from real human interaction—critical for survival and sanity. Put down the phone. Your health depends on it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/70bbdd98df73b117