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    How can social media affect mental health? Jump to media player Cardiff film-maker Paul Allen said "addictive" Facebook made his anxiety and panic attacks worse.
    • 30 Dec
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    The 'hurricane' inside comedian's head Jump to media player A comedian whose career stalled after he had a breakdown describes how his anxiety feels.
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Instead of quitting facebook, he made a film showing that people aren't what they seem to be online.

  • 30 Dec 2018
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