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Young Australians are ditching social media for real-world connections and friendships

Young Australians are increasingly abandoning social media in favor of real-world connections, with over half expressing a desire to disconnect, according to a 2023 Headspace survey. Experts link social media usage to loneliness, prompting initiatives like Ripple Social, aimed at fostering meaningful in-person friendships. This shift highlights concerns about mental health impacts related to digital interactions.

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