Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell joined the show to shed more light on a new study showing adults who use social media more often are at higher risk of depression.

A newly published study has found that adults who frequently use social media are at a significantly higher risk of developing depression. Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Dissel explains that excessive social media use can lead to less engagement with real-life experiences and increased negative self-comparison.

The impact of social media on mental health depends on how it is used. Active, positive engagement can be beneficial, but passive use, such as doom scrolling or using social media as a substitute for real-life connections, may contribute to negative outcomes. Warning signs include procrastination, reduced productivity, and neglect of personal relationships. Experts suggest monitoring usage and considering changes if social media begins to negatively affect daily life.

Study: More frequent social media use linked to depression

A newly published study has shown that adults who use social media frequently are at a significantly higher risk of developing depression. So here to shed some light on this topic is psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Dissel. So great to have you here. So I wonder, why would that connection be made? What do you think? I think that the more time people spend on social media, the less time they're actually in their lives. The less time they're actually dealing with what's going on in their lives or actually being present to them. Yeah, because I also feel like people end up scrolling and you see these people are smiling there on the beach. These people are happy and in love. But what people are posting is typically going to be like this glossier, nicer version of maybe then what's happening underneath. But when you see that, you might not recognize that. Yeah, that's true. There's a saying that comparison is the enemy of joy. So when people are constantly comparing and judging their circumstance, they're not often in the moment that it's actually happening. And so they don't have a chance to experience it or be connected or even feel good. Now what about social media and mental health? I know we talked a lot about it with kids and their social media use or teens, but the same is true for adults, I would think. It's how you use it. And if you're using it for something connected, social or active, it can be good. But if you're overusing it or using it in a way that isolates you or replaces you being within your life or connected to the people that love you, then it's obviously going to have a negative impact. So if I'm using social media and I'm finding daily affirmations or a positive dose or something or workouts, okay, that might be good. But if I find myself kind of doom scrolling and looking at things, then maybe I need to identify that? Yeah, those would be actually risk factors. If you're doom scrolling or if you're doing very passive interaction with it, you're going to find that you're basically wasting time. You're going to feel bad. Yeah. So what are the signs that I really do need to unplug? Well, if you're procrastinating, if you're spending a lot of time, more than you intended to on social media, instead of doing the things you should be doing, like procrastinating and not getting things done, then yeah, it's going to be a problem. If you're using social media in lieu of your actual relationships or missing out time with your family, friends and things like that, it's going to be a problem. I feel like a lot of people have timers on their phone that let them know how long they have spent on an app or get that weekly report card where I'm like, mind your business. But is there a threshold? Is there a number that you should say, uh-oh, you're reaching the danger zone? Well, I mean, depending on what you look at, it could be anywhere from one to three hours. But I think it's what you're doing on it and what you're not getting in your life that's really the problem. So I would say if it starts to impact your relationships, your productivity, or how you actually feel, then it's time to get off. All right, thanks so much for the conversation. I definitely need to cut down on how much I'm using social media if I'm going to be honest.

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