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Are you suffering from social media anxiety?

It is important to take social media breaks once in a while (Photo: iStock)

Social media has opened us to so many opportunities and possibilities. Right now there are thousands of businesses solely running on platforms like Instagram and it’s also enabled us to connect with our loved ones easily.

However, multiple studies have shown the link between social media and mental health problems, especially in young people and this only tells us how much power it has.

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