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Social media isn’t good for our psychological state aren’t new, and with numerous folks confined to our homes, we’re spending even longer on the apps. to assist people better control their usage, Facebook is launching a ‘Quiet mode’ that mutes “most” push notifications and encourages users to remain off the social network while the mode is activated.

Company writes that the tool helps people find the proper balance for a way they use Facebook. Quiet Mode are often scheduled for once you want to pause push notifications, and launching the app during this point will show a reminder message and a countdown timer. There’s also an choice to use Facebook for quarter-hour if you’re desperate for a fix.

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Facebook never explained which notifications it might allow through when Quiet Mode is enabled, though it’s likely to be those it’s legally required to send.

The new tool are going to be accessible via the ‘Your time on Facebook’ option, which comes under the Settings & Privacy menu. Introduced last November, the dashboard shows how long you spend using the app every day , allows you to set a reminder after using Facebook for a particular amount of your time , and offers news feed/friends preferences.

More options are being added, including a complete number of visits tracker, day vs night usage comparisons, and week-over-week trends.

There are many studies suggesting social networks can cause depression, anxiety, and addiction, problems which will be made worse during social isolation. “As we all suits new routines and staying home, setting boundaries for a way you spend some time online are often helpful.

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Whether it’s to assist you specialize in your family and friends, sleep without distraction or manage how you spend some time reception , we’ve tools which will assist you find the proper balance for a way you employ Facebook,” writes the corporate .

Quiet Mode is rolling out now and will be live for all iOS users by May, while those on Android will need to wait until June for the complete launch.