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4 Ways to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

Before you deactivate your Facebook or Instagram, is it possible to have a balanced relationship with social media?

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New year, new me…right? For some, that could mean turning off social media, or adopting healthier social media habits.

But before you deactivate your Facebook or Instagram, is it possible to have a balanced relationship with social media?

The answer is yes, if you use a few helpful strategies, says Paul Weigle, MD, a psychiatrist with Natchaug Hospital, part of the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network.

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Learn about those strategieshere.

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