San Jose's Network Financials Inc. launched 'Unplug & Imagine,' an art competition to reduce screen time for children. Set to coincide with the Phone-Free School Act implementation in July 2026, this initiative encourages elementary and middle school students to express creativity through artwork. With participation from nine schools and diverse themes, the project aims to foster mindfulness and self-expression while addressing the health concerns related to excessive screen use. Experts note that logging off can mitigate issues like anxiety, depression, and digital distress among youth.
We were pretty happy and also, we are excited to see the pictures. When (the screen) is off, the creativity really happens.
Digital distress is characterized by symptoms of anxiety and depression in relation to excessive screen time.
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