Title: The Link Between Social Media and Depression | The Recovery Village
Headings: Exploring the Link Between Social Media and Depression
Exploring the Link Between Social Media and Depression
Table of Contents
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Depression
Anxiety
Perceived Isolation
Negative Self-Esteem
Sleep Deprivation
Social Media and Depression Studies
Social Media and Teenage Mental Health
Risk of Cyberbullying
How to Minimize the Negative Effects of Social Media
Tips for Parents
Getting Help for Depression

Content: Some examples of popular social media include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Spotify, Tumblr, WhatsApp, YouTube, Google+, Skype, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Myspace, Nextdoor, Vine and Meetup, to name a few. These platforms offer users the ability to create accounts or avatars (online characters of themselves) and participate in these active online communities. While social media is not new, more people are starting to talk about the link between social media and depression. While some social media platforms are extremely positive for members of the community, many social platforms are starting to be associated with rising mental health conditions including depression. Recent research on depression and social media suggests that adolescents and teenagers, who generally use social media more than the population at large, are particularly vulnerable to developing mental health conditions. Table of Contents
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Social Media and Depression Studies
Social Media and Teenage Mental Health
Risk of Cyberbullying
How to Minimize the Negative Effects of Social Media
Tips for Parents
Getting Help for Depression
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
What are the impacts of social media use on mental health? According to a Pew Research Center study conducted in 2018, adults most often use YouTube (73%) and Facebook (68%). Additionally, over 60% of adults visit Facebook (74%), Snapchat (63%) and Instagram (60%) at least once per day. These statistics are staggering and suggest that the time spent on social media websites in the United States is tremendous. Unfortunately, spending so much time on social media (or even a little time, depending on the content) can have extremely negative effects on mental health.