With the world shifted to the online platform, emotional burnout and exhaustion is at an all-time high. Spending some time off the screen has proven to have many mental health benefits. Not only does Screen-Free Week allow people to enjoy time away from news feeds, targeted ads, and auto-play videos, but it gives families and communities an opportunity to come together and connect with each other. 

Excessive screen time is linked to poor attention span and other mental health problems. Screen-Free Week is a fun and innovative opportunity to reduce our dependence on entertainment screen media and overcome these issues.