Understanding the Link Between Online Social Networking and Depression
The relationship between online social networking and depression is more complex.
The relationship between online social networking and depression is more complex.
‘Health professionals have been urged to reach out to patients dealing with depression on social support systems - be it online or in real life.’
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The review article published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour, and Social Networking highlighted that the relationship between online social networking and depression is quite complex and some people may enjoy a social support system in the virtual world as well. Multiple psychological, social, behavioural, and individual factors may all impact this complex relationship, according to the study by David Baker and Guillermo Perez Algorta from Lancaster University in Britain.
The findings suggest that health professionals should ask patients about social support systems -- whether online or in real life -- as part of their routine clinical intake.
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The rate of adolescents reporting a recent bout of clinical depression grew by 37% over the decade ending in 2014, suggested a new study.
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