Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent

The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break. 

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Cutting social media use to just 30 minutes a day can reduce depression symptoms by nearly 25 percent in young adults within a single week, research suggests.

The study indicates that taking a break from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X can improve anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, especially among those experiencing more severe symptoms.