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health-and-psychology2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Impact of Social Media on Teen Depression and Personality Traits"

A study involving 237 teens aged 14 to 16 found that personality traits, particularly extraversion, significantly influence how teens experience social media, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube varying in their impact on depressive symptoms. Instagram may not affect extroverted teens but can increase depressive symptoms in those with low or average extraversion, while TikTok was associated with higher depressive symptoms in teens prone to negative thoughts. The research underscores the importance of considering individual differences in how social media affects mental health, with extroverted teens likely to have more positive experiences on social media platforms.

via Neuroscience News|

#health-and-psychology #mental-health #neuroscience

mental-health2 years ago•2 min saved

Racial Disparities in Teen Depression Treatment Exposed During Pandemic

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that approximately 20% of adolescents experienced symptoms of major depressive disorder in 2021, but less than half of those in need received treatment. Treatment disparities were particularly evident among minority adolescents, with Latino and mixed-race teens having the highest rates of depression but the lowest rates of treatment. The study highlights the need for policymakers to address the inequities in mental health treatment and ensure timely access to high-quality care for all adolescents, especially marginalized populations.

via The New York Times|

#mental-health #pandemic #racial-gaps

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Gender Differences in Inflammation and Teen Depression

A study conducted by researchers from King's College London has found that there are sex-specific differences in the inflammatory proteins associated with depression in adolescents. Elevated levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2) were linked to increased depression risk and severity in boys, while higher levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) were associated with depression severity in girls. The findings highlight the importance of personalized treatments based on biological sex and could contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying depression in adolescence.

via Neuroscience News|

#adolescent-health #health #inflammatory-proteins

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Revolutionary Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives Hope to Depressed Teens

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that promoting appropriate sleep patterns in teenagers, particularly those with depression, can help improve their symptoms. The study focused on "night owls," adolescents who naturally stay up late, and found that teaching them to structure their lives to sleep as late as possible while gradually adjusting their sleep schedule led to a significant reduction in depression symptoms. This intervention, called the Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TransS-C), proved more effective than educational sessions on leading a healthy lifestyle. A larger study is being funded to further explore the benefits of sleep-wake therapy for teens with depression.

via Hindustan Times|

#adolescent-health #health #mental-health