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Social Media and Mental Health: Setting Boundaries

Practical tips for maintaining your peace in a digital-first world.

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24 March 2026

Social Media and Mental Health: Setting Boundaries

The digital world is designed to keep us engaged, often at the cost of our mental well-being. Constant comparison and information overload can fuel anxiety and depression.

Digital Hygiene

  1. Curate Your Feed: Unfollow accounts that make you feel 'less than.'
  2. Scheduled Disconnection: Set specific times each day to be screen-free.
  3. Physical Distance: Keep your phone in another room during sleep or focus time.

Your attention is your most precious resource. Guard it.

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. If you are in crisis, please call iCall: 9152987821 or Vandrevala Foundation: 1860-2662-345 (24/7).

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