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IMPACT LAB
Loyola University Chicago, Department of Psychology
Tips for Healthy Social Media Use
1
Avoid social media use in the 15 minutes before going to sleep and the 15 minutes after waking up - it’s associated with more sleep disturbances
- More frequent social media use throughout the day also associated with sleep disturbances
2
Engage in active social media use (e.g., chatting with friends, posting) rather than passive use (e.g., scrolling)
- Passive use is more associated with poor mental health (i.e., depression and anxiety) and sleep disturbances
3
There are many mental health-focused apps available, with variable quality - look up whether it is “evidence-based” (check One Mind PsyberGuide online)
Remember: social media is not all good or all bad - research shows it can be both! It depends how, when, and how often you use it.
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