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Summary

#DoSomething good for your mental health by unplugging from the noise to focus on your sense of calm and wellbeing.
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Impact

The noise of the news and the constant barrage of content on social media can be exhausting. Taking a break from digital and going analogue for a while can have really positive impacts on our mental health!
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Ideal for...

  • Anyone who finds themself doom-scrolling social media or news.
  • Anyone who could benefit from a bit of a social media hiatus.
  • Anyone looking for a few extra moments of calm and reflection.
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Time Commitment

1 day in total. See details

How This Initiative Works:

It's simple: just step away from screens for a bit. We'll provide you with a graphic that tells your followers you're unplugging. The benefits to your mental health might surprise you!

What Happens When I Sign Up:

Once you sign up for this initiative, we’ll send you an email with all the digital tools you need to complete it. The email should appear within 5 minutes. If it doesn’t, check your trash or email dosomething@jack.org.
 
We’ll also send you your Do Something initiative card to post on social media, and a playing card to post to challenge a friend to Do Something.

Sign up for this initiative to download your card

Jack.org will not share your data or information from this survey with the Government of Canada. The Government of Canada will not have access to the results of this survey at any time. Jack.org will use this information to improve the Do Something experience, and to keep in touch with you about our work in mental health. You can unsubscribe your email at any time or email dosomething@jack.org if you have questions.

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