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Story summary
- A study in JAMA Network Open found that a week off social media reduced anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
- The study followed 373 participants aged 18–24 who cut use from two hours to about 30 minutes.
- Results showed a 24.8% decline in depression and a 16.1% decline in anxiety, especially among those with severe symptoms.
- Loneliness remained unchanged.
- Critics say voluntary participation may skew results and call for broader replication.
