HMS News interviewed John Torous about his ongoing research into how social media affects mental health. The first phase of this study found that those who participated in a one-week social media detox experienced a boost in their mental health, with symptoms of anxiety dropping by 16.1 percent, depression by 24.8 percent, and insomnia by 14.5 percent.

From John Torous and colleagues, first author Elombe Calvert. Read more at HMS News.