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How Does Social Media Affect Your Mental Health?

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For the past decade, social media has become more and more pervasive. Nearly all of us likely use it somehow, whether Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or any of the other platforms. Whether you’re a gen X, a millennial, or gen Z, you probably use it in some form. So how does social media affect your mental health? This article will explore some of the positive and negative effects of this technological breakthrough and give you some insight into what to do next. The Benefits of Social Media During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those became more obvious. While we were socially distancing over the last year, many of us felt isolated from our friends and loved ones. For a lot of people, digital platforms were a lifeline. We were able to keep in touch with the people we care about no matter where they were in the world. Having a sense of connection is critical to our happiness, well-being, and mental health. When we’re socially connected, it can reduce anxiety, stress, and depress