Addiction to social media


SOCIAL media plays a huge part in the lives of today’s youth. Its role is so big that it can affect their mental wellbeing.

Universiti Malaya Centre For Addiction Sciences director Dr Rusdi Abd Rashid says that social media addiction can even lead to depression.

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