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| A Newsletter from NJ MentalHealthCares January 2017 |
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The NJMentalHealthCares Helpline helps individuals, families and communities identify, understand and effectively navigate programs that comprise the behavioral health and human services delivery systems. Built upon the philosophy of an individual's capacity for self-reliance and self-determination through advocacy, affirmation, education, NJMentalHealthCares has exemplified a commitment to service, community and integrity.
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Social Media Use and Depression -
What is the connect?
Research conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine indicates that consistent use of social media is linked to depression. According to an article on Forbes.com, "The research determined that the more time young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed." Recognizing the importance of social media as a communications vehicle in today's society, the article encourages clinicians to be proponents of a balance to encourage productive use of social media while trying to curtail problematic use.
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, Snapchat,Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine and LinkedIn were included in the study.
The study points to "highly idealized representations of peers on social media (that may) elicits feelings of envy and the distorted belief that others lead happier, more successful lives," as a reason that social media could precipitate depression. While the article notes, "It is possible that people who are depressed use social media to fill a void...exposure to social media can cause depression - which leads to more social media usage." Click here to read more.
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The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse Provides
Valuable Resources and Referrals
January is Self-Help Support Group Awareness Month -- the perfect time to become more aware of the vast variety of support groups available.
A self-help support group dedicated to a particular issue may provide just the right type of assistance and information that someone needs. The New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database has contact information for over 8,600 support group meetings throughout the 21 counties of New Jersey. They cover a broad spectrum of physical and behavioral health challenges, providing valuable emotional, social, and community support through peer assistance and education.
For more information call the New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse toll-free call line at 800-367-6274, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or visit its website,
njgroups.org.
This service is funded by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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