County Initiates NoSo November, Social Media Detox Marketing campaign  | Properties & Life-style

The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness and the County Health Department are teaming as much as maintain NoSo November, a group problem encouraging residents to take a break from social media throughout November.

The NoSo (No Social Media) marketing campaign goals to boost consciousness of the rising impacts of social media on psychological and bodily well being and to encourage a more healthy, extra aware relationship with know-how, the county mentioned.
 
Research has proven that extreme social media use can result in elevated stress, nervousness, despair, and emotions of isolation, the county report.

A recent study discovered that taking even a brief break from social media (as little as one week) can considerably enhance temper and total wellbeing.

Social media use has additionally been linked to disrupted sleep, elevated sedentary time, and heightened bodily stress responses.

“Many in our community are feeling the weight of ongoing stress and uncertainty,” mentioned Toni Navarro, director of the County’s Department of Behavioral Wellness. “Taking a conscious break from social media gives our minds and bodies the chance to reset, reconnect, and recharge — and it’s something we can do together.”

The NoSo November problem invitations group members, households and organizations to take part by committing to a social media detox for any size of time — in the future, one week, or your entire month.

Participants can pledge here and be part of 1000’s of others worldwide in reclaiming their time and a focus, the county mentioned.
 
Suggested wholesome alternate options that nourish psychological and bodily well-being are:

• Take a stroll or spend time outside.
• Call or meet a pal face-to-face.
• Read a e book or do journaling.
• Practice mindfulness or meditation.
• Volunteer or have interaction in a artistic passion.
 
“Social media can be a powerful tool, but constant connectivity takes a toll on our health,” mentioned Mouhanad Hammami, director of the county’s Health Department. “NoSo November is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters — our health, our relationships, and our community.”
 
View the NoSo 2024 Impact Report here.
 
Learn extra at NoSoNovember.org or signal as much as take the native pledge right here.
 
To study extra about Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness go to the Behavioral Wellness website. The Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Crisis and Access Line could be reached at (888) 868-1649.

For extra concerning the Santa Barbara County Health Department, go to the website.