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Social media use increases depression and loneliness

In the first experimental study of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram use, University of Pennsylvania psychologist Melissa G. Hunt showed a causal link between time spent on the platforms and decreased well-being

[eurekalert.org]

GuitarDoctor 7 Nov 8
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hunt never me me. social media saved me from deeper depression. i am disabled and it is often my link to the outside world.

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