A recent study showed that there is no clear evidence of a connection between depression and increased social media usage among kids.

<div class="block">A recent study showed that there is no clear evidence of a connection between depression and increased social media usage among kids.</div>

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Study: Social Media Does Not Cause Depression in Kids

Well, in some of the news, the amount of time that Children spend on social media is always a topic of conversation for parents. But a new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology says even though kids are spending a lot of time on social media and depression is on the rise, there's no clear evidence of a connection. The researchers followed a group of young people over six years from ages 10 to 16 and they found increased use of social media did not lead to more symptoms of anxiety and depression. They found that social media can be a platform for social support and help protect against loneliness for young people with few friends. Over the coming years, they'll examine how experiences like cyber bullying and posting nude pictures affect young people's development.