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Log out or lean in? How to balance social media and your mental health

Log out or lean in? How to balance social media and your mental health

Update: 2025-03-26
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We’ve all heard how social media can have a negative impact, but unfortunately putting your phone down can be a tricky task.

New research out of the University of British Columbia shows there’s a way to manage your mental health while staying up to date on your favourite apps.

Host Melanie Ng speaks with lead study author and psychology professor at UBC, Amori Mikami, about their findings.

More info: pearl.psych.ubc.ca


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Log out or lean in? How to balance social media and your mental health

Log out or lean in? How to balance social media and your mental health

Melanie Ng