The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) does not recognize online addiction or abuse as a mental disorder. However, as online communications and networking command an increasingly larger part of our personal and professional lives, there’s little doubt that the topic will become more and more relevant in the years ahead.
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The analysis, which comprised of 8,000 men and women over the age of 50, demonstrated those who are Internet and social media users lowered their chances of depression by one-third compared to those who do not participate in social media.
— Social Media Usage May Decrease Risk of Depression for Older Adults
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They found no significant associations between social-media use and the probability of depression.
