On average , an online user spends 17 hours per week on social media . Studies show that heavy social media use is associated with an increase in psychological distress , depression and anxiety . One Sec aims to decrease daily ‘ doom scrolling ’ by making you pause a second before you open certain apps and telling you how many times you ’ ve clicked on that app that day , giving you the power to break habits and actively choose , without putting up time limits or scheduled blockers .

Shmoody offers action plans , a supportive community and fun challenges in a less clinical approach to mental health .

With more than 100,000 users , it reports a 38 % mood improvement and nearly 200,000 positive realworld actions , citing that “ real mental health work happens once the phone is put down ”.

Its challenges and access to the community provide accountability and support , using daily interaction to facilitate long-term growth and fun , bright graphics to reach the people on the other side of the screen .