Medical Xpress March 24, 2025
An emotional overattachment to social media may be associated with increased severity of mental health symptoms among young people being treated for depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that 40% of depressed and suicidal youth reported problematic social media use, defined as being upset or having feelings of discontent or disappointment when not using social media.
These youth also reported higher rates of screen time and expressed more and higher depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, along with poorer overall well-being.
“There has long been speculation that excessive social media use among young people may be a factor in increased rates of suicidal...
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