More evidence that limiting social media won’t boost your well-being

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Social media may be unfairly demonised

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Cutting back on social media doesn’t seem to improve our self-esteem, emotional well-being or sleep. The latest study adds to a growing body of evidence that sites like Facebook and TikTok have limited impacts on mental health.

The rise in social media has paralleled an increase in diagnoses of conditions such as depression and anxiety, particularly in younger children and teenagers. As a result, some researchers argue that these sites pose a serious risk to mental health.

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