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Marta Iraola Iribarren

Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears

Links between social media, video games, and worsening mental health may be overstated, and may overlook potential benefits, new research suggests.

A new study by the University of Manchester found no evidence that heavier social media use or more frequent gaming increased symptoms of anxiety or depression over the following year.

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