This study about social media and mental health showed that when people used social media more intentionally with specific practices, their mental health was about the same as people who abstained entirely 


The practices:
Quality over quantity
Mute or unfollow accounts that trigger envy or self comparison
Prioritize close friendships
Send DMs or comment on posts instead of active scrolling 

Not too surprising but it sounds very similar to how we talk about farcaster

This study about social media and mental health showed that when people used social media more intentionally with specific practices, their mental health was about the same as people who abstained entirely 


The practices:
Quality over quantity
Mute or unfollow accounts that trigger envy or self comparison
Prioritize close friendships
Send DMs or comment on posts instead of active scrolling 

Not too surprising but it sounds very similar to how we talk about farcaster


https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-reveals-the-secret-to-using-social-media-without-the-stress/

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Look forward to the read. 

Reminds me what I teach my children as they are making their debut into social media 

“make sure to balance your consumption with creation, it’s ok to watch and peruse —to consume— as long as you are also speaking, crafting, creating —creating— ”