Study highlights social media behaviors that may link to MDD

Negative social media behaviors, such as increased comparisons and addiction to social media, are more associated with individuals who meet the criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers of a new study published online in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research. Con...

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Published in:Mental Health Weekly 2019, Vol.29 (3), p.6-6
Main Author: Canady, Valerie A.
Format: Newsletterarticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Depression (Mood disorder)
Major depressive disorder
Mental health
Researchers
Robinson, Anthony
Social media
Social networks
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Summary:Negative social media behaviors, such as increased comparisons and addiction to social media, are more associated with individuals who meet the criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers of a new study published online in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research. Conversely, positive social media behaviors, such as social interaction with others, are more associated with individuals without MDD, researchers stated.
ISSN:1058-1103
1556-7583
DOI:10.1002/mhw.31743