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Is everyone Bricking their phones without you? The anti-FOMO (and anti-doomscroll) wellness craze

University of Montana launches campaign to help students avoid smartphone distractions.

By · Published September 23, 2026  05:52 UTC · Updated September 23, 2026  17:34 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: University of Montana launches campaign to help students avoid smartphone distractions.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The University of Montana has launched a campaign called 'Be Here with Brick' to promote focus and connection among students. The campaign features a physical brick that students can place on their phones to remind them to stay present.

The University of Montana's campaign is not an isolated incident, as other outlets have reported on similar products and trends.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (60% supported) Updated 44d ago.

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What is the purpose of the University of Montana's campaign?

The campaign aims to promote focus and connection among students.

What is the 'Be Here with Brick' initiative?

It is a campaign featuring a physical brick that students can place on their phones to remind them to stay present.

What is the trend behind the University of Montana's campaign?

It is part of a growing trend of people using physical objects to help them avoid smartphone distractions and reduce feelings of FOMO and doomscrolling.

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