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Mental health and peer support: Sometimes online communities can help

The mental health impact of social media—particularly online peer support groups—is unclear.

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The mental health impact of social media—particularly online peer support groups—is unclear. "The scientific literature is contradictory," said Université de Montréal psychology professor Diana Cárdenas. "Some studies have found benefits, while others have concluded that these spaces are harmful to people with mental health issues."

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