TORONTO - It’s that much harder for celebrities to escape the glare of the spotlight when social media has given them a direct line to the public’s adoration — and acrimony. The online overexposure has driven some A-listers to go on social media hiatus or log off permanently in the name of preserving their mental health. Pop sensation Selena Gomez, “Star Wars” star Daisy Ridley and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas are among the notable names who have spoken about the benefits of social media breaks. The Canadian Press asked a few Hollywood stars about how they stay connected on social media while looking out for their mental health. “I think that social media is actually incredibly toxic for our brains,” Hsu said at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall.

Source: thestar December 05, 2022 01:27 UTC