Higher use of social media linked to depression in girls, says study
Research shows evidence that young women exhibit a range of mental health problems more than boysA much-higher rate of depression in girls is closely linked to the greater time they spend on social media, reported The Guardian. It found that many girls spend far more time using social media than boys, and also that they are much more likely to display signs of depression linked to their interaction on platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. “The link between social media use and depressive symptoms was stronger for girls compared with boys. For girls, greater daily hours of social media use corresponded to a stepwise increase in depressive symptoms,” explained Kelly. Fathers can also suffer from post natal depression, says studySocial media is also closely associated with poor sleeping habits, especially among 14-year-olds showing clinical signs of depression.
Source: The Express Tribune January 06, 2019 08:26 UTC
