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Despite what diet ads may tell you, the only detox you need in the New Year is a social media detox!
Our second self-care resolution of 2021 is to spend time unplugging from social media. Excessive time spent on social media can be harmful to our mental health. For example:
⭐️ A 2014 study published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking found a link between increased time spent on social media and symptoms of depression.
⭐️ According to the National Center for Health Research, studies of adolescents show that increased use of social media leads to greater "body surveillance," or self-criticism of our looks.
⭐️ As reported by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 20% of people feel they need to check their social media accounts often to avoid anxiety, known unofficially as "social media anxiety disorder."
Luckily, research also shows that setting limits on our social media usage -- and using social media more mindfully -- can reduce feelings of loneliness and depression induced by these platforms (McLean Hospital).
If you're still looking for your New Year's resolution, try setting a daily limit for your social media usage. As the research shows, daily unplugging -- and perhaps spending time outside instead -- can significantly improve your mental health!
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