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How to protect your mental health online

An article about the dangers of the internet may have your eyebrows raised but don't fret, we're not about to preach to you about how it was better in our day. We want to explore how to look after your mental health online and rise above the all-consuming demands of social media.

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Social media gives us validation but it can also heighten underlying mental health problems.

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depression| self-esteem

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Updated on 22-Mar-2017

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