Social media connects us, but is it costing us our mental health? This video explores the link between social media use and depression, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of these platforms. Discover how to protect your wellbeing in the digital age with practical tips for mindful social media use.

Reference:
Zhang C, Tang L, Liu Z. How social media usage affects psychological and subjective wellbeing: testing a moderated mediation model. BMC Psychol. 2023 Sep 22;11(1):286. doi: 10.1186/s40359023013112. PMID: 37737198; PMCID: PMC10515432.

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