Digital Depression

There’s a link between depression and the Internet – but which comes first?

If you know someone who is on the Internet excessively – chances are they’re depressed. A new study shows the link is pretty clear – and it’s hard to determine which comes first – the surfing or the sadness. Experts say people prone to depression are more easily sucked into gaming, social media sites and beyond. It’s a viscous cycle because it leads to isolation and a false sense of friendship or satisfaction – which ultimately enhances symptoms of depression in life off line - and sends them back searching for relief.

Source: Dr. Catriona Morisson, Journal Psychopathology