Depression: reduce your time on social networks
- Posted on 08/11/2022 16:49
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- By abelozih@sante-education.tg
Extract from the article: How much time do we spend on social media each day? The daily use of media such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter can have an impact on mental health. This is the finding of a study published in the « American Journal of Preventi
How much time do we spend on social media each day?
The daily use of media such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or
Twitter can have an impact on mental health. This is the finding of a study
published in the « American Journal of Preventive Medicine ».
American researchers from the University of Arkansas have established a link
between time spent on social networks and an increased risk of depression. They
found that young adults who spend more than 5 hours a day on social networks
are very likely to develop depressive symptoms.
Several factors may explain this finding. Excessive
time spent on social networks is not, a fortiori, used for « real »
relationships, personal or professional goals, or reflective moments. The fact
that social networks mainly focus on the positive aspects of life; this can
have an impact on self-esteem. These findings are particularly important to
consider in the age of Covid-19. Now that it is more difficult to connect
socially in physical terms, we are all using more technologies such as social
networks. While these technologies may be convenient, are they really useful to
people or do they risk leaving them feeling empty?
William O.