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Social Media with Dr. Ariel Shensa

Science in Society

English - October 05, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB
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Are you one of the 3.5 billion social media users worldwide? Chances are, yes. Whether you know it or not, social media plays a big role in your emotional well-being. In this Episode, Drew & Liv sit down with Dr. Ariel Shensa, a biostatistician whose expertise lies at the intersection of media and health. Her recent research focuses on the relationship between social media and mental health. You’ll learn the psychological impacts of social media usage, the complexity underlying these impacts, and some simple changes you can make to get the most out of your favorite social media platform. 

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