‘I haven’t been on the internet in four and a half years’

Celebrated singer Selena Gomez addressed her personal thoughts surrounding her social media hiatus, as well as its impact, during a Good Morning America appearance.

"I haven't been on the internet in four and a half years. It has changed my life completely," she said.

She dubbed it akin to therapy and admitted it has been an amazing way to cope with mental health woes.

 "I am happier, I am more present, I connect more with people," she added.

"I understand how powerful the internet is, and in so many ways, it's done the best things for the world. But for me, to get my news that is actually important I get through people in my life."