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Edward R. Murrow College of Communication


Frequent social media use influences depressive symptoms over time among LGBTQ youth

Research finds that frequent social media use can negatively impact depressive symptoms among LGBTQ youth, but a social media-free summer camp shows promise in reducing symptoms. After attending the camp, participants experienced a significant reduction in depressive symptoms, particularly those with high pre-camp social media use.

SourceEdward R. Murrow College of Communication·JournalJournal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health·DateJul 23, 2020