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6 ways to protect your mental health from social media's dangers

  • Written by Jelena Kecmanovic, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Georgetown University
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More than one-third of American adults view social media as harmful to their mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychiatric Association. Just 5% view social media as being positive for their mental health, the survey found. Another 45% say it has both positive...

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