If you’re feeling depressed or lonely, browsing social media may be the last thing you should be doing. According to a new study, researchers found that cutting down on social media usage actually improved the well-being of people suffering from depression. Simply by cutting social media usage to under 30 minutes per day, participants in the study reported decreases in feelings associated with depression and loneliness.
Using social media may only worsen your feelings of depression and loneliness
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