{"id":8130,"date":"2026-05-12T16:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/?p=8130"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:19:04","slug":"stall-the-scroll-social-media-detox-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/fr\/news\/stall-the-scroll-social-media-detox-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Stall the Scroll &#8211; Social Media Detox Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>May 4-10 was Mental Health Week and we were thrilled to recognize more than 40 Mental Health Champions nominated by their peers and members of the public. While we focused on connection during that week and sharing our Champions through social media,\u00a0we also recognize that social media can sometimes do more harm than good. So, we\u2019re excited to follow up Mental Health Week with a Social Media Detox Week from May 11\u201315 called\u00a0<strong>\u201cStall the Scroll.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stalling the scroll can look different for everyone. You might:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set time limits on social media apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take breaks to do another activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your feed to show healthier or more positive content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look below for ideas and tips on how to try each strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a Break from Screens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screens are a big part of everyday life, but even small breaks can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 5 simple, realistic ways to build screen-free moments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create screen-free zones \u2013 Bedrooms or the dinner table are a great place to start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swap, don\u2019t stop \u2013 Have easy go-to alternatives like a walk, a puzzle, or music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make it a family reset \u2013 Everyone takes a break together (grown-ups included!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use natural breaks \u2013 After a show ends or before bedtime, power down instead of pressing \u201cnext\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start small \u2013 Try a 10\u201315 minute \u201cpause\u201d instead of a full break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about cutting screens out completely, it\u2019s about creating space for balance, connection, and a reset when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Set Limits on Social Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know how easy it is to lose track of time while scrolling. Before you know it, minutes turn into hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we\u2019ve created two simple graphics to walk you through how to set time limits for your social media apps, whether you\u2019re using an iPhone or an Android device. A few quick settings can help you create healthier boundaries and make more space for the things that matter most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to start with realistic time limits, you can always decrease them as you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, iPhone underneath it are instructions on how to set social media time limits on an iPhone.\" class=\"wp-image-8132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, Samsung. Underneath it are instructions on how to set social media time limits on a Samsung.\" class=\"wp-image-8131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, Google underneath it are instructions on how to set social media time limits on a Google device.\" class=\"wp-image-8133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a Safer Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard about&nbsp;<em>the algorithm&nbsp;<\/em>and how it can sometimes fill our feeds with things that don\u2019t exactly support our mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we\u2019ve put together a few simple graphics with step-by-step tips to help you take back control of what you\u2019re seeing. With a few small changes, you can reshape your feed into something that feels a little safer, a little kinder, and a lot more&nbsp;<em>vous<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as creating a warmer, cozier space, in both your feed and ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, Facebook. Underneath in white text are instructions on how to adjust your advertising preferences on Facebook. In the bottom right corner is the FIREFLY logo which is three overlapping circles in blue, pink and yellow.\" class=\"wp-image-8136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, Instagram. Underneath in white text are instructions on how to adjust your advertising preferences on Instagram. In the bottom right corner is the FIREFLY logo which is three overlapping circles in blue, pink and yellow.\" class=\"wp-image-8134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, TikTok. Underneath in white text are instructions on how to adjust your advertising preferences on TikTok. In the bottom right corner is the FIREFLY logo which is three overlapping circles in blue, pink and yellow.\" class=\"wp-image-8135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-1.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"2025\" data-id=\"8137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-819x1024.png\" alt=\"In large white text on a plain black background Stall the Scroll, YouTube. Underneath in white text are instructions on how to adjust your advertising preferences on YouTube. In the bottom right corner is the FIREFLY logo which is three overlapping circles in blue, pink and yellow.\" class=\"wp-image-8137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-10x12.png 10w, https:\/\/www.fireflynw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May 4-10 was Mental Health Week and we were thrilled to recognize more than 40 Mental Health Champions nominated by their peers and members of the public. 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