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20 Apr 2023

Is Social Media making you anxious? Why reading books is good for your wellbeing.

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Is Social Media making you anxious? Why reading books is good for your wellbeing.

Is social media making you anxious?  You’re not alone!  We had a fascinating chat with Meg Elkins Senior Lecturer with the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing at RMIT University about the surprising benefits of reading a book.

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