A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that limiting social media use to one hour per day can reduce feelings of loneliness among young adults experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The findings indicate that this simple behavioral change tends to benefit all participants equally, regardless of their gender or how often they compare themselves to others online. These results provide evidence that managing screen time could be an effective part of treating loneliness in vulnerable populations. Humans possess a deep biological need for social connection, which helps protect against emotional distress. When young people feel lonely, they are at a higher risk for developing or worsening symptoms of anxiety and depression. Social networking platforms were originally designed to bring people together and build communities. Despite these original intentions, observational research frequently links heavy social media use to increased feelings of social isolation. Previous experimental studies testing this relationship have produced mixed results, often showing that abstaining from social media only has minor effects. But many of these earlier studies focused …