Research: A week off social media reduces depression and anxiety


Scrolling through content is the most common activity that social media users perform. The research findings support previous research in both the US and UK linking regular social media use with higher rates of depression and anxiety. — dpa

LONDON: Taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety, according to new research.

People who took a break from platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for seven days reported an increased sense of wellbeing, a study by the University of Bath found.

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