Dutch Uncle
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I'm fascinated by the fact a lot of people online display traits of mental illness more than IRL. As the links below indicate, increased social media presence by Americans also sees a rise in mental issues. Is TMI the cause? Information overload?
https://etactics.com/blog/social-media-and-mental-health-statistics
Between 2012 and 2015, depression in boys increased by 21% and in girls by 50%.
By 2015, 92% of teens and young adults owned a smartphone. But, as smartphone use increased, so did feelings of depression.
A 2017 study of 8th to 12th graders found that high levels of depressive symptoms increased by 33% between 2010 and 2015. The suicide rate for girls in this age group increased by 65%.
And it’s only gotten worse.
Child suicide rates increased by up to 150%, and self-harm by girls ages 10 to 14 nearly tripled. These patterns point to social media....Between 2012 and 2015, depression in boys increased by 21% and in girls by 50%.
By 2015, 92% of teens and young adults owned a smartphone. But, as smartphone use increased, so did feelings of depression.
A 2017 study of 8th to 12th graders found that high levels of depressive symptoms increased by 33% between 2010 and 2015. The suicide rate for girls in this age group increased by 65%.
And it’s only gotten worse.
Child suicide rates increased by up to 150%, and self-harm by girls ages 10 to 14 nearly tripled. These patterns point to social media.
https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america
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