Why Less Social Media Isn’t Always Better for Your Mental Health

Maybe the answer isn’t logging off, but scrolling smarter.

BY JENNIFER KNOWLES, FREELANCE WRITER

Gallup surveyed people aged 15 and older in 97 countries about their social media habits and emotional well-being. People with more favorable well-being across several measures weren’t the ones who spent the least time online. They were moderate users. 

The finding, from Gallup’s new State of the World’s Emotional Health report, runs counter to common advice: delete the apps, and take a digital detox. It also........

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