Good and bad news for Facebook users! Study reveals that social media portal can help you overcome mental health problems or it may worsen the situation.

But some participants also said it had worsened their condition, with some becoming distressed that others’ posts that were aimed at them, whilst others feeling paranoid about how others would react to their posts. All participants with diagnoses of schizophrenia felt that Facebook was harmful when they were unwell, she added.
Dr. Howard said that users could mistake the tone of written comments on their page and feel rejected, or that their privacy had been invaded. Some had experienced online bullying.
However, over time many learnt how to use Facebook wisely, and had developed a variety of protective strategies, such as only "friending" close and trusted friends and taking Facebook breaks.
Dr. Howard said that the effects of Facebook on "severe and enduring" mental health conditions had not been studied in depth before and hence she plans further research with a larger sample.
The study was presented at British Sociological Association’s annual conference in Glasgow.
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