Block Out the Noise: Helping Teens and Young Adults Overcome Anxiety

35 | Is Your Phone Making You Anxious? How Screen Time Impacts Your Mental Health

27 Oct 2025

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You tell yourself you’ll just check one thing, but suddenly, it’s an hour later. Your heart feels heavy, your mind feels cluttered, and instead of feeling calm, you feel worse. This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness, understanding how your phone quietly feeds your anxiety, and how to take your power back one small step at a time.In this episode, Jessica Davis, licensed therapist and creator of the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. Method, shares why constant notifications and scrolling leave you overstimulated and disconnected, along with five realistic ways to reset your relationship with your phone.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How your phone and social media quietly activate your anxietyThe real science behind notifications, dopamine, and overstimulationWhy awareness, not restriction, is the first step to calmSimple strategies to reduce screen time without guiltThe power of stillness and how boredom actually helps you reconnectA 15-minute daily challenge to help you regain focus and peaceGot a question or feedback? Text us and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!RESOURCES:Get your FREE Anxiety Survival Toolkit to help you when your anxiety is overwhelming! Grab your FREE 90-Day Courage Challenge Cheat Sheet and start building confidence today. 📱 Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Threads 🎙️ Presented by Davis-Smith Mental Health This podcast was created by Davis-Smith Mental Health, offering counseling for teens & young adults in Illinois (only). We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and self-pay clients. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Block Out the Noise provides personal insights and practical strategies to help manage anxiety and self-doubt. The content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact emergency services or a trusted mental health professional immediately.

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Block Out the Noise: Helping Teens and Young Adults Overcome Anxiety

35 | Is Your Phone Making You Anxious? How Screen Time Impacts Your Mental Health

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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