Experts say that seeing old Facebook photos and reading old comments can help treat depression. Scientists already know that reminiscent therapy is helpful for older people with memory loss.
Now the University wants to do a bigger study to confirm its findings, which could suggest Facebook can help treat mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, the Daily Mirror reports.
Depression Symptom Evaluation
Depression occurs due to alterations in the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Advertisement
Dr Alice Good, who led the new study, said scientists found a growth in "self-soothing" on Facebook is helping users especially if they are prone to feeling low.
Psychologist Dr Clare Wilson said pointed out that Facebook is marketed as a means of communicating with others.
This research shows we are more likely to use it to connect with our past selves, perhaps when our present selves need reassuring, Wilson added.
According to the report, the study has been published in the journal Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction.
Source: ANI
This research shows we are more likely to use it to connect with our past selves, perhaps when our present selves need reassuring, Wilson added.
According to the report, the study has been published in the journal Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction.
Source: ANI
Quiz on Depression
The World Health Organization reports that depression is one of the main causes of disability affecting about 121 million people worldwide. More tragically, it claims around 850,000 lives every year. Hence, it is important that we understand this affliction to help ourselves or our loved ones to cope and, hopefully, resolve it. How well do you know the facts about depression? Take this quiz and f
Advertisement
 Depression Screening TestOnline Depression Screening Test tells if you have mild or chronic depression based on your depression symptoms. Learn how to deal with depression by using this self-assessment calculator. | Advertisement
|
Study: Private Data Revealed by Facebook 'Likes'
There's more to those Facebook 'likes' than what meets the eye.
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest Research News
New study findings delineate how aging affects the immune response following Spinal cord injury (SCI) and highlight the participation of the spinal cord meninges in repair.
A recent clinical trial suggests that the first medication therapy to reduce the progression of nearsightedness in children could be on the way.
Autoimmune disorders were found to be linked to Sjogren's, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis.
Successful brain pacemaker implantation has helped a 51year old Parkinson's disease patient to revitalize her quality of life.
Recent recommendations on lifestyle behaviors to prevent progression of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases revealed.