Early research shows benefits of social media break — Harvard Gazette

Early research shows benefits of social media break — Harvard Gazette

John Torous. Health Social media detox boosts mental health, but nuances stand out ‘Wildly different reactions’ among participants, says researcher Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer December 16, 2025 5 min read If you’ve ever thought a break from social media might be good for your head space, new research suggests you’re onto something. In a study of young adults published in JAMA…