Study links excessive internet use to depression

Wilson · 02-03-2010, 07:32 AM

Reuters on Yahoo ^
LONDON (Reuters) – People who spend a lot of time surfing the internet are more likely to show signs of depression, British scientists said on Wednesday. But it is not clear whether the internet causes depression or whether depressed people are drawn to it. Psychologists from Leeds University found what they said was "striking" evidence that some avid net users develop compulsive internet habits in which they replace real-life social interaction with online chat rooms and social networking sites. "This study reinforces the public speculation that over-engaging in websites that serve to replace normal social function might be linked to...

Wayne · 02-03-2010, 08:11 AM

werks fer moi!

Chap · 02-04-2010, 02:32 PM

Reading this makes me sad.

Suzie · 02-04-2010, 03:53 PM

I am happy with the internet. It's when it goes out that I get depressed.

Wilson · 02-04-2010, 09:00 PM

Same here

02-03-2010, 07:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wilson Administrator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,597	Study links excessive internet use to depression Reuters on Yahoo ^ LONDON (Reuters) – People who spend a lot of time surfing the internet are more likely to show signs of depression, British scientists said on Wednesday. But it is not clear whether the internet causes depression or whether depressed people are drawn to it. Psychologists from Leeds University found what they said was "striking" evidence that some avid net users develop compulsive internet habits in which they replace real-life social interaction with online chat rooms and social networking sites. "This study reinforces the public speculation that over-engaging in websites that serve to replace normal social function might be linked to... __________________ Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission--Andrew Jackson

02-04-2010, 09:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wilson Administrator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,597	Same here __________________ Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission--Andrew Jackson

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02-03-2010, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St Clair MO. Posts: 444	werks fer moi!

02-04-2010, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chap Chico Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 724	Reading this makes me sad.

02-04-2010, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Suzie Foodie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 991	I am happy with the internet. It's when it goes out that I get depressed.