How can 1/3 teen girls be suicidal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

NJ HS student was beaten to a pulp at her public school. When she saw it posted on SOCIAL MEDIA — she killed herself.

She was beaten at school for years. School administrators LET it happen. They have f’in BLOOD on THEIR hands.

Deploy the National Guard to keep the kids safe from deadly beatings if you have to!!

It was not the social media, it was the constant abuse. The parents and school failed her. As a parent no way would I leave my kid in a school that allowed that and could not keep my child safe. She probably accepted it and social media put her over the top but social media was a minor part of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You don’t know what you are talking about.

The causes are extremely individual. Is social media toxic? Very. But it’s oversimplifying things to say it’s the predominant cause. And you are likely beating that drum to make yourself feel like you are adequately protecting your kids and therefore it won’t happen to them (you).

By all means, keep your head buried in the sand.

Allowing early smartphone and social media adoption is the primary issue here. Not the ONLY issue but these are the single easiest aspects that you as a parent can have direct say/control over and not toeing the line here is an incredible disservice to your child and don't be surprised with the regret and guilt you'll be saddle with because you didn't think is was that big of a deal or it was "too hard" to keep say no.

There are so many reasons for it. You don’t get it and overly simplify it. Even if we got rid of social media the same abuse and bullying would exist as well as genetic mental health issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

[Anonymous]

So many have survived sexual assault!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

This is what I am seeing in the real world and in numerous studies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

The parents are as hooked on it as the kids. No one will give it up no matter what research says.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

This is what I am seeing in the real world and in numerous studies.

Right…then there is the real world. You keep reading your studies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

The parents are as hooked on it as the kids. No one will give it up no matter what research says.

So, what about the same issues prior to internet?

[Anonymous]

Social media. It’s a different beast and it created a different dangerous trajectory heightened by pandemic during lockdown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

The parents are as hooked on it as the kids. No one will give it up no matter what research says.

So, what about the same issues prior to internet?

Kids feel watched everywhere they go. Like there is someone everywhere waiting to record their every failure or mistake to their whole world (hardly, but the teenage mind thinks in absolutes.) Moving schools will mot save you. It's enough to make me paranoid and I'm not a teen.

[Anonymous]

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

The parents are as hooked on it as the kids. No one will give it up no matter what research says.

So, what about the same issues prior to internet?

Kids feel watched everywhere they go. Like there is someone everywhere waiting to record their every failure or mistake to their whole world (hardly, but the teenage mind thinks in absolutes.) Moving schools will mot save you. It's enough to make me paranoid and I'm not a teen.

Social media is just one small part of it but it’s far deeper than that. Parents need to step up and be parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Social media. It’s a different beast and it created a different dangerous trajectory heightened by pandemic during lockdown.

We never had a lock down. We were asked to stay home a few weeks and business were closed. You could still go out and do what you want. The pandemic has been over two years. Find something new to blame. Either you are part of the problem or solution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one said social media is the sole cause of teen girl suicide.

Social media is a major cause - maybe the predominant cause - of teen girl suicide today.

You simply don’t get it.

DP

I think she or he dies get it. There is tons of research going into the relationship between the parallels increase between rates of social media use and suicide rates/ depression. Of course other factors play into the degree of impact of social media use.


Child Mind
Institute
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively
Writer: Caroline Miller
Clinical Experts: Jerry Bubrick, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD

https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/

Studies show that depression among teenagers and young adults has gotten more common over the past decade. Social media use has also increased during the same time. It’s hard to say for sure that social media causes depression. Still, there are several ways that using social media could harm kids.

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time on social media also feel more isolated. It could be that kids who already feel isolated use social media more. But it could be that using social media actually makes kids feel isolated.
Another theory is that social media is bad for teenagers’ self-esteem. Seeing lots of perfect pictures online might make kids (especially girls) view themselves negatively. Feeling bad about themselves can lead to depression.

Social media can also cut into the time that kids spend on activities that make them feel good, like exercise and hobbies. Additionally, it can distract from important tasks like homework. Having to juggle those responsibilities can increase kids’ stress. Studies also suggest that using social media at night interferes with restful sleep for many teenagers.

It’s important for parents to check in with kids about their social media use and help them develop healthy habits. You can encourage kids to turn off notifications, spend plenty of time on offline activities that make them feel good, and put phones away before bedtime. You can also set a good example by modeling balance in your own use of social media.

Finally, be sure to keep an eye out for signs of depression and get professional help if you’re worried. It’s especially important to check on kids who are under a lot of stress.



Social media and situational depression

ttps://psychcentral.com/depression/does-social-media-cause-depression#effects-of-social-media

Situational depression can develop following a major life change or traumatic event. It can be completely natural to feel low, have less energy, and feel less enthusiastic about things after experiencing things like:
* a traumatic event
* the death of a loved one
* job loss
* a significant breakup or divorce
But situational depression can cause unhelpful feelings to be more persistent and can last for several months before you start to feel better.
You may find that your screen time increases as you experience situational depression. Some people may find comfort in escaping into highlight reels and trending topics. Others might cling to the euphoric hits from every “likes” or seek out like-minded people online to confirm their point of view.
A 2014 review proposed that social media and depression may be part of a destructive cycle. Those who are already living with situational depression tend to go on social media more, and their extended exposure can be associated with, or at least become a risk factor for, more symptoms of depression.
Social Media and clinical depression
If scrolling social media is keeping you from sleeping, maintaining a job, or taking care of your hygiene and nutrition, your social media use may have become problematic, or you may be dealing with clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), MDD is diagnosed when you’re experiencing at least five of the following symptoms during a 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms is either feeling sad or depressed or a loss of interest or pleasure:
* body aches
* marked change in appetite
* not sleeping or significantly oversleeping
* brain fog
* increase in irritability
* feeling anxious
* thoughts of suicide
What type of depression does social media cause?
Social media isn’t inherently harmful to your mental health, especially if it doesn’t replace other forms of healthy social interaction. However, exposure to harmful behavior and rhetoric through social media can impact your mood and even cause depressive symptoms.
For example, toxic positivity can be harmful.
Belonging to social media communities that demand “good vibes only” can cause you to repress any unwanted distressing feelings, potentially contributing to symptoms of depression. In these circles, you may feel unwelcome if you’re experiencing challenges or you, or think others, believe, you’re “not working hard enough” to overcome them.
Toxic positivity can also influence how you view (and post about) your real life. You may feel pressured to only share joyful posts and pictures of your life, ignoring the entire spectrum of your naturally occurring joyful and difficult experiences.
Bullying online can also have a real-world impact on your mental health

You can always find a study birth that is not real world.

The parents are as hooked on it as the kids. No one will give it up no matter what research says.

So, what about the same issues prior to internet?

Kids feel watched everywhere they go. Like there is someone everywhere waiting to record their every failure or mistake to their whole world (hardly, but the teenage mind thinks in absolutes.) Moving schools will mot save you. It's enough to make me paranoid and I'm not a teen.

Social media is just one small part of it but it’s far deeper than that. Parents need to step up and be parents.

What would that look like?