Social media, not video games, linked to depression

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Spending too much time on social media or watching television is linked to increased symptoms of depression among teens, a new study suggests.

Researchers conducted a four-year study of more than 3,800 adolescents between Grades 7 and 11 in the Montreal area.

The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, and indicate that the longer young people spent on social media or watching TV, their risk of depression increased.

Guest: Dr Jillian Roberts

Child psychologist based in Victoria

Spending too much time on social media or watching television is linked to increased symptoms of depression among teens, a new study suggests.

Researchers conducted a four-year study of more than 3,800 adolescents between Grades 7 and 11 in the Montreal area.

The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, and indicate that the longer young people spent on social media or watching TV, their risk of depression increased.

Guest: Dr Jillian Roberts

Child psychologist based in Victoria