Can You Actually Be Diagnosed with Facebook Depression?

The Internet Safety Project Newswire's picture
You may have seen the term "Facebook Depression" floating around lately. But is this a reputable diagnosis? Some argue that this is a legitimate result of the social media and digitally obsessed lives people live. Others argue that a social network like Facebook only amplifies a pre-existing condition. We've gathered articles that support each side of the issue so you can read and decide for yourself! Read the articles here and here.

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jlblack1's picture
Interesting...my guess would be that it both can amplify pre-existing depression, as well as create new issues because of the dependency and addiction that some people have to social media. Living in a virtual world can cause real-life problems.