The Bottom Line on Facebook Depression

Facebook, the most popular social media platform, does not make people more depressed on its own. Instead, what the research shows is that Facebook – when used as a surveillance device – leads to a greater risk of feelings of envy. And the more those feelings of envy increase, the more likely it is for a person to start feeling depressed.

The key to stopping these feelings is to not use Facebook primarily as a surveillance method to spy on your family and friends’ lives. Instead, use it as a social network where you share your own information, photos and updates, as well as consume other’s updates and shares.

Healthy use of Facebook will protect you against the possibility of feeling more depressed after using it. It’s a simple thing you can try for yourself – especially if you feel more envious after checking Facebook.

Fonte: Psych Central – World of Psychology

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