A recent study underscored the suggestion that taking a break from social media can be beneficial for your mental health — even if it’s just for a short time.

The study was first published in JAMA Network Open on Nov. 24.

Dr. Amir Afkhami, vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the George Washington University School of Medicine, told WTOP that because social media is always with users, it’s difficult for people to escape the negative side effects without making a concerted effort to cut down.

Afkhami said, for some users, it’s not just a way to pass the time.

“Some jobs are built around social media use. If you’re a community manager, say for a company on social media, it’s tough to say, ‘Hey, take regular breaks during the day,'” he said.

In the study, 295 young adults betw

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