The mental health impacts of social media

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media and noticed your mood starting to become low?  

Although social media has some benefits, studies show excessive use can lead to feelings of depression. But no one is alone in this struggle and there are ways to manage these feelings. 

The Wire’s Aryana Mohmood spoke with Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Divna Haslam to find out more.

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Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Divna Haslam, Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

First aired on The Wire, Monday 6 February