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They're a major part of many of our lives - lighting up almost constantly with a never-ending stream of notifications and messages. Research has shown we are spending more and more time on our smartphones. But is that having a detrimental effect on us? Alex from London thought it was, so he decided to make changes to the way he used his phone. He tells us what impact reducing his smartphone use has had on his mental health.

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