New study examines the relationship between the use of social media and self-reported symptoms of depression.
Depression and Anxiety During Pandemic Put People At Increased Heart Disease Risk
Anxiety and depression that remained common during the pandemic worsened for some patients leading to increased visits to the emergency department for treatment of anxiety and chest pain.
Anxiety and depression that remained common during the pandemic worsened for some patients leading to increased visits to the emergency department for treatment of anxiety and chest pain.
‘New study examines the relationship between the use of social media and self-reported symptoms of depression.
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It was found that there was a greater level of self-reported depressive symptoms with the use of social media on a subsequent survey. Nearly 5395 individuals (among a total of 8045 participants) with minimal depressive symptoms (on the initial survey) who reported use of Snapchat, Facebook, or TikTok revealed increased levels of depressive symptoms on a later survey.
The study thereby suggests that certain social media may worsen the depressive symptoms. However, the data could not elucidate the nature of this relationship. Hence, further studies are required to understand how social media use may factor into depression among adults.
Does Sitting More Increase Feelings of Anxiety and Depression?
Sitting more is linked to increase feelings of depression and anxiety. Take breaks, incorporate walking as you work from home (WFH) to improve your physical and mental health.
Sitting more is linked to increase feelings of depression and anxiety. Take breaks, incorporate walking as you work from home (WFH) to improve your physical and mental health.
Teenagers Use Social Media to Post About Self-Injury
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Joining Social Media Before Age 11 is Associated With Problematic Behaviors
A new study helps us understand the risks and benefits for kids and teens in using social media so that parents and policymakers can make decisions that prioritize their wellbeing.
A new study helps us understand the risks and benefits for kids and teens in using social media so that parents and policymakers can make decisions that prioritize their wellbeing.
