Social media's invisible effect on global well being

A new study finds little effect of internet use on mental health. Should we trust it?

Aug 11, 2023

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‘facebook logo in a test tube / DALL-E’

A key question about modern life, discussed constantly in all sorts of circumstances, is whether social media is bad for our collective mental health. Attempting to work out a satisfying answer to this question, based on the available research, can drive a person to despair. But still we discuss the issue endlessly…

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