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: 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. Overusing social media has been associated with various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem and even sleep deprivation. Research on the impacts of social media on the brain has led to some scientific insights on these mental health conditions. Depression
In recent years, more published studies have established a direct link between social media use and depression. Depression can be caused by many factors, including excessive use of social media. It is likely that depression can also lead to increased social media use as well.