Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health?

The unspoken rules of social media can be challenging to keep up with
Should you take a break from social media to look after your mental health?

What are the signs that it’s time to log off for a while — and what are the benefits of doing so?

People never regret taking social media breaks. Celebrities including Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, who spent a couple of offline due to poor mental health, British actress Millie Bobby Brown, and American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, have all spoken about the mental health benefits that go hand-in-hand with leaving social media for a spell.

So what are the signs that it’s time to log off for a while — and what are the benefits of doing so? Health experts share everything you need to know… 

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