How do you know if you should take a break from social media?
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- 09 Sep 2022
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Should you also delete the apps?
Psychologist Suzan Mobarne guides you to the warning signs. Then it's time to take a break.
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland recently chose to delete his social media apps.
- I have taken a break from social media for the sake of my mental health. For me, Instagram and Twitter are overstimulating and overwhelming, he told his 67 million Instagram followers in a video.
Even the actor Jonah Hill has chosen to no longer be on social media. At the end of the summer, he revealed in an open letter that he suffers from anxiety attacks that are aggravated by public appearances. He also won't be promoting his new film.
Maybe the Hollywood celebrities are onto something here. There are probably many of us who would feel good about taking a break from our social media.
Higher risk of depression
- In research, young adults have been able to see a negative relationship between the time spent on social media and psychological well-being. Those who spend a lot of time on social media are thought to have a significant risk of developing symptoms of depression, says psychologist Suzan Mobarke Hall.
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland recently chose to delete his social media apps.
- I have taken a break from social media for the sake of my mental health. For me, Instagram and Twitter are overstimulating and overwhelming, he told his 67 million Instagram followers in a video.
Even the actor Jonah Hill has chosen to no longer be on social media. At the end of the summer, he revealed in an open letter that he suffers from anxiety attacks that are aggravated by public appearances. He also won't be promoting his new film. Read More…
