Social platforms have become a part of people’s lives since the development of the internet. While the internet brings speed and convenience, it can also bring negative emotions such as anxiety and depression.
A study by the University of Bath found that individuals who stopped using social media for a week saw substantial improvements in their depression and anxiety. The findings were published on May 10 in the American journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
A previous study in Australia also showed that people who don’t use dating apps have lower rates of anxiety and depression than those who do….