A new study by the Oxford Internet Institute found little evidence that Internet use harms mental health.
The study analyzed whether there's a link between internet adoption and mental well-being.
AdvertisementThe idea that using the internet including using social media apps and smartphones can harm mental health has been disputed by a new global study published by the Oxford Internet Institute on Tuesday.
Still, they found there was little evidence to show that increased internet usage was associated with negative mental health impacts.
Despite these findings, social media firms have come under fire in recent years for contributing to young people's mental health problems.
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—, Andrew Przybylski, Matti Vuorre, Przybylski, Instagram
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Oxford Internet Institute, Service, Mental Health, Wall Street
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