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Study Challenges Link Between Teen Social Media Use And Depression
Researchers explored whether teens are using social media to feel better or if it makes them feel worse.
Connection Between Addiction, Excess Social Media Use Explored
A new study’s results could potentially change the way excessive social media use is treated. There’s been a lot of debate over whether technology and social media can be addictive, and a study has strengthened the connection between the behaviors of people with substance use disorders and those who use social media excessively. “This result… Continue reading Connection Between Addiction, Excess Social Media Use Explored
Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
A new study examined whether excessive use of social media contributed to feelings of depression and loneliness. The more time you spend scrolling through social media, the more likely you could be contributing to your own feelings of depression and loneliness. A new study from Penn State researchers has determined that social media use correlates… Continue reading Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
Can Social Media Predict Depression?
A new study examined whether social media data could be used to find markers for depression. Social media could be an accurate predictor of depression, new research has found. According to Medical News Today, researchers utilized an algorithm to examine data from social media that could pick out “linguistic cues that might predict depression.” “We’re… Continue reading Can Social Media Predict Depression?
Can Social Media Reduce Depression In Older Adults With Chronic Pain?
A recent study examined how social media use affected the mental health of elderly adults living with pain. There’s been lots of information put forward about the toll that social media can take on our mental health, with excessive use of social media linked to depression and addictive behaviors. However, a new study indicates that… Continue reading Can Social Media Reduce Depression In Older Adults With Chronic Pain?
YouTube Creators Detail Their Mental Health Struggles
“My life just changed so fast. My anxiety and depression keeps getting worse and worse. This is all I ever wanted, and why…am I so unhappy? It doesn’t make any sense. It’s stupid. It is so stupid.” For many, having a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers would be a dream come true. From the… Continue reading YouTube Creators Detail Their Mental Health Struggles
