@moonbussaid As with alcohol, some people can manage it in moderation and have fun, whereas others can't, go overboard and get wrecked. "Know thyself."
However, as BBC Future will explore this month in our #LikeMinded season, scientists are also looking at how social media can be used to diagnose depression, which could help people receive treatment earlier. Researchers for Microsoft surveyed 476 people and analysed their Twitter profiles for depressive language, linguistic style, engagement and emotion. F ...[text shortened]... and brexit.
Is using social media (and posting on the debates forum) bad for you and your health?
Nope. I was already depressed before that.
Why would I engage in something that brings me down?