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Too Much Internet Use May Cause Depression

Thought this was an interesting study: Is it possible the use of the Internet can lead to depression? According to recent research, those individuals who spend a considerable amount of time browsing the Internet are more likely to show depressive symptoms. These findings were recently summarized in a Science Daily release and were part of [...]

Is Internet Addiction Real?

A growing body of research suggests that too much time on the Internet may have an adverse psychological effect on some young people, with behavior and consequences similar to other addictions. The findings of a new study suggest a link between Internet addiction and mental problems including ADHD, depression and aggression. I’ve been reading a [...]