Real-life support is linked to reduced depression and anxiety
Experts recommend that people reach out for real-life help and not rely on social media
Seeking mental health support on social media is not helpful, according to a new study.
The research published in
Online survey
The researchers conducted an online survey. More than 400 university students in the United States completed the survey.
To identify the extent of their use of social media, and their level of social support in real life and on social media, the researchers used the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System scale for measuring the levels of depression, anxiety and social isolation among the students.
Real-life social support linked to better overall mental health
Social media may make it easier for people to engage online, but it does not provide certain benefits of real-life human interactions, says a Michigan State University researcher.
Problematic social media use has been associated with depression, anxiety and social isolation, and having a good social support system helps insulate people from negative mental health. We wanted to compare the differences between real-life support and support provided over social media to see if the support provided over social media could have beneficial effects.
Dar Meshi, Assistant Professor, Department of Advertising and Public Relations, Michigan State University
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Social media may make it easier for people to engage online, but I does not provide certain benefits of real-life human interactions, says a Michigan State University researcher. Problematic social media use has been associated with depression, anxiety and social isolation, and having a good social support system helps insulate people from negative mental health, said Dar Meshi, an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at MSU. We wanted to compare the differences between real-life support and support provided over social media to see if the support provided over social media could have beneficial effects.
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