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Psychological Benefits of Abstaining from Social Media

September 12, 2023

Dr. Posternak has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A look into the impact of abstaining from social media on depression, anxiety, and well-being, with a focus on individuals with at least mild depressive symptoms.

Can Abstaining From Social Media Help People Feel Better?

April 14, 2023

Michael Posternak, MD.

Michael Posternak, MD. Dr. Posternak has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

What happens when 154 volunteers are randomized to stay off the screen for a week?

A Role for Social Media in Suicide Prevention?

April 1, 2023

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD. Dr. Siegfreid has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

We worry about the detrimental effects of social media on mental health, but can social media attention be used to promote positive health outcomes? The media attention surrounding a hip-hop song about suicide prevention was associated with a significant drop in suicides in the days that followed.