2.5 Hours of Daily Social Media Use Linked to Increased Risk of Depression
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A study spanning 11 years and involving over 183,000 adults found a consistent link between spending more than 2.5 hours (150 minutes) daily on social media and an increased likelihood of self-reported depression. This relationship was stronger than other factors such as work, education, or general internet use. However, the study did not establish causality.
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