How Social Media is related to Depression in Adolescents Abstract

Abstract

            Many adolescents today use social media for interactions, keeping in touch, and communicating with friends, family, and their favorite celebrities. These adolescents are always idle in most cases; thus, they have enough time spent on social media platforms and explore as much as possible. The excessive use of social media has been the primary cause of depression among most adolescents. However, there are instances where adolescents use social media more often but do not portray symptoms of depression which signifies that not all cases of excessive use of social media cause depression. Adolescents who don’t use social media are entirely likely to be mentally stable as they have nothing disturbing their minds.